Barbarosa
“The outlaw...the outcast...and the legend that was bigger than both of them.”
Synopsis
Karl Westover, an inexperienced farm boy, runs away after unintentionally killing a neighbor, whose family pursues him for vengeance. He meets Barbarosa, a gunman of near-mythical proportions, who is himself in danger from his father-in-law Don Braulio, a wealthy Mexican rancher. Don Braulio wants Barbarosa dead for marrying his daughter against the father's will. Barbarosa reluctantly takes the clumsy Karl on as a partner, as both of them look to survive the forces lining up against them.
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Barbarosa (1982) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-27
Top Cast
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Willie Nelson
Barbarosa
Gary Busey
Karl Westover
Isela Vega
Josephina
Gilbert Roland
Don Braulio
Danny De La Paz
Eduardo
Alma Martinez
Juanita
George Voskovec
Herman Pahmeyer
Sharon Compton
Hilda
Howland Chamberlain
Emil
Jake Busey
Cook Boy
Harry Caesar
Sims
Wolf Muser
Floyd
Kai Wulff
Otto
Roberto Contreras
Cantina Owner
Luis Contreras
Angel
Itasco Wilson
Mattie
Bruce Smith
Photographer
Sonia de León
Old Prostitute
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Schepisi
- Screenplay & Story
- William D. Wittliff
- Original Score
- Bruce Smeaton
- Original Title
- Barbarosa
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- ITC Entertainment, Witliff, Nelson and Busey Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Schepisi
William D. Wittliff
Bruce Smeaton
Ian Baker
Don Zimmerman
Martin Starger, Paul N. Lazarus III
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Schepisi
Director
William D. Wittliff
Writer
Don Zimmerman
Editor
Ian Baker
Director of Photography
Bruce Smeaton
Original Music Composer
Paul N. Lazarus III
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barbarosa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barbarosa about?
Karl Westover, an inexperienced farm boy, runs away after unintentionally killing a neighbor, whose family pursues him for vengeance. He meets Barbarosa, a gunman of near-mythical proportions, who is himself in danger from his father-in-law Don Braulio, a wealthy Mexican rancher. Don Braulio wants Barbarosa dead for marrying his daughter against the father's will. Barbarosa reluctantly takes the clumsy Karl on as a partner, as both of them look to survive the forces lining up against them.
Who directed Barbarosa?
Barbarosa was directed by Fred Schepisi.
Who stars in Barbarosa?
The principal cast of Barbarosa includes Willie Nelson, Gary Busey, Isela Vega, Gilbert Roland, Danny De La Paz.
When was Barbarosa released and how long is it?
Barbarosa was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did Barbarosa make at the box office?
Barbarosa grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Barbarosa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barbarosa was composed by Bruce Smeaton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barbarosa?
Barbarosa holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).