The Wild Bunch
“Unchanged men in a changing land”
Synopsis
An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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William Holden
Pike Bishop
Ernest Borgnine
Dutch Engstrom
Robert Ryan
Deke Thornton
Jaime Sánchez
Angel
Warren Oates
Lyle Gorch
Edmond O'Brien
Freddie Sykes
Ben Johnson
Tector Gorch
Albert Dekker
Pat Harrigan
Strother Martin
Coffer
Emilio Fernández
Gen. Mapache
Fernando Wagner
Mohr
Alfonso Arau
Herrera
Chano Urueta
Don Jose
Jorge Russek
Major Zamorra
L.Q. Jones
T.C
Bo Hopkins
Clarence 'Crazy' Lee
Dub Taylor
Reverend Wainscoat
Paul Harper
Ross
Release History & Theatrical Window
Midnight Sun Film Festival (70mm Version)
Festival / Special Debut
June 19, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 12, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$639K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.1x
-$5.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Peckinpah
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Peckinpah, Walon Green
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- The Wild Bunch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Budget
- $6.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $639K
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Peckinpah
Sam Peckinpah, Walon Green, Roy N. Sickner
Jerry Fielding
Lucien Ballard
Lou Lombardo
Phil Feldman
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Peckinpah
Director
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
Lou Lombardo
Editor
Sam Peckinpah
Screenplay
Walon Green
Screenplay
Phil Feldman
Producer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Archie Butler
Stunt Coordinator
James R. Silke
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Wild Bunch.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wild Bunch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wild Bunch about?
An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them.
Who directed The Wild Bunch?
The Wild Bunch was directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Who stars in The Wild Bunch?
The principal cast of The Wild Bunch includes William Holden, Ernest Borgnine, Robert Ryan, Jaime Sánchez, Warren Oates.
When was The Wild Bunch released and how long is it?
The Wild Bunch was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Wild Bunch?
The Wild Bunch had a reported production budget of $6.2M and grossed $639K at the worldwide box office (0.1 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Wild Bunch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wild Bunch was composed by Jerry Fielding.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wild Bunch?
The Wild Bunch holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).