Plot
In 1881 New Mexico, Pat Garrett, erstwhile traveling companion of the outlaw Billy the Kid, has become a sheriff, tasked by cattle interests with ridding the territory of Billy. After Billy escapes, Pat assembles a posse and chases him through the territory, culminating in a final confrontation at Fort Sumner, but is unaware of the full scope of the cattle interests' plans for the New West.
Written by
Rudy Wurlitzer
Directed by
Sam Peckinpah
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 2 BAFTA 4 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
22,158
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
53
Popularity
NA