Barbarosa

"The outlaw...the outcast...and the legend that was bigger than both of them."

Feb 19 1982 PG 1h 30m
Western

Karl Westover, an inexperienced farm boy, runs away after unintentionally killing a neighbor, whose family pursues him for vengeance. He meets Barbarosa, a gunman of near-mythical proportions, who is himself in danger from his father-in-law Don Braulio, a wealthy Mexican rancher. Don Braulio wants Barbarosa dead for marrying his daughter against the father's will. Barbarosa reluctantly takes the clumsy Karl on as a partner, as both of them look to survive the forces lining up against them.

Plot

Karl Westover, an inexperienced farm boy, runs away after unintentionally killing a neighbor, whose family pursues him for vengeance. He meets Barbarosa, a gunman of near-mythical proportions, who is himself in danger from his father-in-law Don Braulio, a wealthy Mexican rancher. Don Braulio wants Barbarosa dead for marrying his daughter against the father's will. Barbarosa reluctantly takes the clumsy Karl on as a partner, as both of them look to survive the forces lining up against them.

Written by

William D. Wittliff

Directed by

Fred Schepisi

Cast

Willie Nelson, Gary Busey, Isela Vega

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Alliance, Incorporated Television Company (ITC)

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Trailers
Barbarosa (1982) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Scores
# of Votes
2,310
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
78
Popularity
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