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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean is a 1972 English-language western and comedy film directed by John Huston. The cast is led by Paul Newman, Victoria Principal, Ned Beatty. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean was produced by First Artists and National General Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 1, 1972, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- John Huston
- Writers
- John Milius
- Release date
- December 1, 1972
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- First Artists, National General Pictures
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean cast & crew
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean was directed by John Huston and written by John Milius.
The cast features Paul Newman as Judge Roy Bean, Victoria Principal as Maria Elena, Ned Beatty as Tector Crites, Matt Clark as Nick the Grub, Roddy McDowall as Frank Gass, and Jacqueline Bisset as Rose Bean.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jarre, cinematography is by Richard Moore, and it was produced by John Foreman.
Is The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean worth watching?
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 176 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy western and comedy, The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
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
Anthony Perkins
Reverend LaSalle
Tab Hunter
Sam Dodd
Stacy Keach
Bad Bob
Steve Kanaly
Whorehouse Lucky Jim
John Huston
Grizzly Adams
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean in United States?
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean in?
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean?
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean rated?
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 176 ratings.
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