Adventure Western Crime Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Collection

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Name: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Director: George Roy Hill
Genre: Adventure, Western, Crime, Drama, History
Released: 1969-01-01
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katharine Ross, Strother Martin, Henry Jones

1969Dir. George Roy Hill1h 51m

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Runtime1h 51m

Released1969

Budget$6M

Box office$102.3M

DirectorGeorge Roy Hill

About This Movie

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is such an interesting mix of genres. It has that classic Western feel but also dives deep into the buddy dynamic. George Roy Hill’s direction gives it a laid-back vibe, interspersed with moments of tension. The pacing? It flows just right, keeping you engaged without feeling rushed. The cinematography in those South American scenes is striking, a real lush contrast to the dusty West. And those performances—Paul Newman and Robert Redford have this effortless chemistry, making their characters' camaraderie feel genuine. Plus, the use of practical effects over CGI gives it a certain rawness that’s hard to find today. There's a certain melancholy to it all, reflecting on change and the end of an era.

Released by 20th Century Fox in 1969.Filmed in various locations, including Utah and Bolivia.Notable soundtrack features Burt Bacharach's compositions.Won 4 Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay.