The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
1972

The Essentials
WHO: WHAT:
Frank Gass Vapid western about Hanging Judge Bean's obsession with Lily Langtry. Move along; nothing new to see here.
WHY:
Wasn't the first of McDowall's prissy-sissy roles, but certainly one of the least enjoyable.

Technical Details

Roddy McDowall as Frank Gass Director: John Huston

Writer: John Milius

Production: Nat'l Gen

Cast: Paul Newman, Victoria Principal, Anthony Perkins, Ned Beatty, Jim Burk, Tab Hunter, John Huston, Stacy Keach, Roddy McDowall, Anthony Zerbe, Jacqueline Bisset, Ava Gardner, Roy Jenson, Gary Combs, Fred Brookfield, Ben Dobbins, Dick Farnsworth, LeRoy Johnson, Fred Krone, Terry Leonard, Dean Smith, Margo Epper, Jeannie Epper, Frank Soto, Matt Clark, Steve Kanaly, Bill McKinney, Francesca Jarvis, Karen Carr, Dolores Clark, Lee Meza, Neil Summers, Jack Volvin, Bruno, Howard Morton, Billy Pearson, Stan Barrett, Don Starr, Alfred G. Bosnos, John Hudkins, David Sharpe

Running time: 123 m.

Revue: "[McDowall] steals the picture," said The New York Times in their December 19, 1972 critique.


OVERALL
RATING:
McDOWALLISM:
5
of 10
4
of 10

Other Options:
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