Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
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Director extraodinaire John Huston brings to life the legendary hanging judge of the Old West, Roy Bean. Paul Newman excels in his title role performance. Academy Award Nominations: Best Song ("Marmalade, Molasses & Honey").Actors and Key Contributors: Paul Newman, Ned Beatty, Fred Brookfield, Jim Burk, Gary Combs, Bennie E. Dobbins,
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Spotlight Review
"Law is the handmaiden of Justice."
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By OAKSHAMAN
on 2002-10-19This is not only my favorite western, but it is also one of my favorite films. I don't buy a lot of videos to own, but I had to have this one in my permanent library. When the DVD comes out I'll be sure to get it, too.
When I first saw this in the theaters in '72 I was attracted by the action, the humor, and the sentimentality ( I still can't keep a dry eye when I watch the final scene with the watch bear....) As I got older I realised that there is a lot more to this movie. There is a consistent theme about Law and Justice, and the distinction between them.
When we first see Roy Bean he is a petty outlaw, less than a man. He has total contempt for law and justice, which he doesn't distinguish between. Then, when he first becomes a "Judge", it is in dubious t... (Read Full Review)
