The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
“If this story ain't true... it shoulda been!”
Synopsis
Outlaw and self-appointed lawmaker Judge Roy Bean rules over an empty stretch of the West that gradually grows, under his iron fist, into a thriving town, while dispensing his his own quirky brand of frontier justice upon strangers passing by.
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Top Cast
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Paul Newman
Judge Roy Bean
Victoria Principal
Maria Elena
Ned Beatty
Tector Crites
Matt Clark
Nick the Grub
Roddy McDowall
Frank Gass
Jacqueline Bisset
Rose Bean
Bill McKinney
Fermel Parlee
Anthony Perkins
Reverend LaSalle
Tab Hunter
Sam Dodd
Stacy Keach
Bad Bob
Steve Kanaly
Whorehouse Lucky Jim
John Huston
Grizzly Adams
Ava Gardner
Lily Langtry
Roy Jenson
Outlaw
Gary Combs
Outlaw
Richard Farnsworth
Outlaw
Leroy Johnson
Outlaw
Fred Krone
Outlaw
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Huston
- Screenplay & Story
- John Milius
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- First Artists, National General Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Huston
John Milius
Maurice Jarre
Richard Moore
Hugh S. Fowler
John Foreman
Department Leadership Roster
John Huston
Director
John Milius
Writer
John Foreman
Producer
M. James Arnett
Stunt Coordinator
Stan Barrett
Stunt Coordinator
Edith Head
Costume Design
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Richard Moore
Director of Photography
Hugh S. Fowler
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
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What is The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean about?
Outlaw and self-appointed lawmaker Judge Roy Bean rules over an empty stretch of the West that gradually grows, under his iron fist, into a thriving town, while dispensing his his own quirky brand of frontier justice upon strangers passing by.
Who directed The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean?
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean?
The principal cast of The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean includes Paul Newman, Victoria Principal, Ned Beatty, Matt Clark, Roddy McDowall.
When was The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean released and how long is it?
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean?
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).