The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean

If this story ain't true... it shoulda been!

19722h 0m6.5(185 votes)

WesternComedy

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.

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972) is a western and comedy film directed by John Huston. It stars Paul Newman, Victoria Principal, and Ned Beatty. The film runs for 2 hours. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 185 votes.

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Director

John Huston

Cast

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

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Who stars in The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean?

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean stars Paul Newman, Victoria Principal, Ned Beatty, and Matt Clark, and was directed by John Huston.

How long is The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean?

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean has a runtime of 2 hours.

When did The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean come out?

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean was released in 1972.

What genre is The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean?

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean is a western and comedy film.

Is The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean worth watching?

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.