The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
If this story ain't true... it shoulda been!
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.
- Director
- John Huston
- Signature
- Craft · Humour · Tension
Who's in it
Cast
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Movie DNA
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Story overview
What It's About
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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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Why We Recommend It
Why It's Ranked
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean appears in 1 Nutevio collection. Here is the argument behind each placement.
- Best Courtroom Dramas Ranked #40
Placed at #40 by the Nutevio ranking model. An editor's written case is on the way.
The numbers
Box Office & Release
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- Release date
- Dec 1, 1972
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
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- Language
- English
- Country
- United States of America
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