Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (DVD, 2006, 2-Disc Set, Special Edition)

Peckinpah. Kristofferson. Coburn. Dylan songs. The legendary and complicated relationship of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett. The truth of this story is lost in the gunsmoke of the past, but Peckinpah's interpretation brings it alive with a realistic portrayal of the West's coming-of-age, while retaining enough of its romantic essence to endure as cinematic art. Kristofferson does a credible job as Billy, a clever counterpart to Coburn's Garrett. Add the Dylan songs and you have a real Western moment.

This movie is hard to describe because it is kind of a genre in itself. Peckinpah had it together when he made this movie and the unexpected becomes the core of the movie. Not for everybody but hard core western fans should like it. Bob Dylan's soundtrack is perfect for the film.

It is a classic film. It features the music of Bob Dylan and Kristopherson. The actual film quality is incredible for 73. It is no where near a spaghetti western. The indepth plot and the well developed characters make you feel as though you are right there with them. Pekinpaw was a master. Everyone should own this film.

I purchased this Item due to the fact that, I love westerns, and this movie has a lot of famous stars including bob dylan's only movie he was in.

Truly enjoyed this flic. Kristofferson & Dylan are brilliant, as is Coburn. One of our favorite Westerns ever - we are not usually Western fans. Good casting & believable dialogue. Hard to believe the movie is from 1988. It's an adult film but there isn't an orveruse of bad language. Bought is coz we saw it years ago & wanted a DVD of it. Great to see again.