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Still from The Wild Bunch — The Wild Bunch (1969) — Sam PeckinpahPhotographed by Lucien Ballard

Poster for The Wild Bunch

Sam Peckinpah

The Wild Bunch

English / 1969 / 2h 25m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 4.10/5·78.4K ratings·14K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them.

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May 2021
Position 95
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Starring Robert Ryan
Position 9

Credits

Crew

DirectorSam Peckinpah

WriterWalon Green, Sam Peckinpah

CinematographerLucien Ballard

Composer

EditorLou Lombardo

ProducerPhil Feldman

Cast

William Holdenas Pike Bishop

Ernest Borgnineas Dutch Engstrom

Robert Ryanas Deke Thornton

Jaime Sánchezas Angel

Warren Oatesas Lyle Gorch

Edmond O'Brienas Freddie Sykes

Ben Johnsonas Tector Gorch

Albert Dekkeras Pat Harrigan

Strother Martinas Coffer

Emilio Fernándezas Gen. Mapache

Fernando Wagneras Mohr

Alfonso Arauas Herrera

Chano Uruetaas Don Jose

Jorge Russekas Major Zamorra

L.Q. Jonesas T.C

Bo Hopkinsas Clarence 'Crazy' Lee

Dub Tayloras Reverend Wainscoat

Paul Harperas Ross

Bill Hartas Jess

Rayford Barnesas Buck

The Wild Bunch (1969) | Criteria