An inexperienced farm boy hooks up with a legendary outlaw in Mexico and both are soon on the run from the law, Mexican bandits, and two families bent on revenge.
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| Willie Nelson | ... |
Barbarosa
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| Gary Busey | ... |
Karl Westover
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| Isela Vega | ... |
Josephina
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| Gilbert Roland | ... |
Don Braulio
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Danny De La Paz | ... |
Eduardo
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| Alma Martinez | ... |
Juanita
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| George Voskovec | ... |
Herman Pahmeyer
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Sharon Compton | ... |
Hilda
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| Howland Chamberlain | ... |
Emil
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| Harry Caesar | ... |
Sims
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| Wolf Muser | ... |
Floyd
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| Kai Wulff | ... |
Otto
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| Roberto Contreras | ... |
Cantina Owner
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| Luis Contreras | ... |
Angel
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Itasco Wilson | ... |
Mattie
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Bruce Smith | ... |
Photographer
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Sonia de León | ... |
Old Prostitute
(as Sonia DeLeon)
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| Joanelle Romero | ... |
Young Prostitute
(as Joannelle Nadine Romero)
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Michael S. O'Rourke | ... |
Brither
(as Michael O'Rourke)
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Bentley H. Garrett | ... |
Bartender
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Allison Wittliff | ... |
Emily
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Juan José Martínez | ... |
1st Boy
(as Juna Jose Martinez)
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Rene Luna | ... |
2nd Boy
(as Reno Luna)
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Christopher García | ... |
3rd Boy
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Philip Pena | ... |
4th Boy
(as Philip Peña)
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| Jake Busey | ... |
Cook Boy
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Reid Wittliff | ... |
Cook Boy
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Paul English | ... |
Horse Trader
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Directed by
| Fred Schepisi | ||
Written by
| William D. Wittliff | ... | () |
Produced by
| Paul N. Lazarus III | ... | producer |
| Martin Starger | ... | executive producer |
| William D. Wittliff | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Bruce Smeaton | ||
Cinematography by
| Ian Baker | ||
Editing by
| David Ramirez | ||
| Don Zimmerman | ||
Editorial Department
| Rebecca Einfeld | ... | assistant editor |
| Gregory M. Gerlich | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| Michel Levesque | ||
Set Decoration by
| Thomas L. Roysden | ... | (as Tom Roysden) |
Makeup Department
| Edwin Butterworth | ... | makeup artist (as Ed Buttworth) |
| Charlene Roberson | ... | makeup artist |
| Georgina Williams | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Howard P. Alston | ... | executive production manager (as Howard Alston) |
| Dick Gallegly | ... | unit production manager |
| Richard L. O'Connor | ... | executive in charge of production |
| James Potter | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William Cosentino | ... | second assistant director (as Bill Cosentino) |
| Tommy Thompson | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| William Apperson | ... | assistant art director |
| James Arrigo | ... | propmaker foreman |
| Anthony P. Cellucci | ... | assistant property master (as Tony Cellucci) |
| Leon Ericksen | ... | special design consultant |
| Bruce J. Gfeller | ... | construction coordinator (as Bruce Gfeller) |
| Russell Goble | ... | property master (as Russ Goble) |
| John R. Jensen | ... | co-construction coordinator |
| Henry Stuart John | ... | construction foreman (as Stuart John) |
| Michael Taylor | ... | lead man |
| Ken Walker | ... | assistant property master |
| Donald B. Woodruff | ... | set designer (as Don Woodruff) |
Sound Department
| Terry Burns | ... | boom operator |
| Ken Dufva | ... | foley artist |
| Robert Glass | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert Gravenor | ... | production sound mixer |
| Jim Henrikson | ... | supervising sound mixer |
| Robert Knudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Don MacDougall | ... | re-recording mixer (as Donald MacDougall) |
| Frank E. Warner | ... | supervising sound editor (as Frank Warner) |
Special Effects by
| Wayne Edgar | ... | special effects assistant |
| Marcel Vercoutere | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Bill Couch | ... | stunt double |
| Chuck Couch | ... | stunt double |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Blair | ... | key grip |
| Donald Carlson | ... | first assistant camera |
| Fay Caughron | ... | camera operator |
| Richard Clarkson | ... | second assistant camera |
| Lowell Crisp | ... | electrician |
| Virgil E. Hammond III | ... | Arriflex Camera Technician: Cinemobile System Inc. |
| Lutz Hapke | ... | camera operator (as Lute Hapke) |
| Jim Lucas | ... | camera operator (as James Lucas) |
| David Marsik | ... | gaffer |
| Vern Matthews | ... | grip: second unit |
| George Mooradian | ... | first assistant camera |
| Edwin Myers | ... | second assistant camera (as Ed Myers) |
| Neil Roach | ... | camera operator |
| Michael Schuyler | ... | best boy |
| Dean Williams | ... | still photographer |
Casting Department
| Dianne Crittenden | ... | casting: Los Angeles (as Diane Crittenden) |
| Michele Harrah | ... | casting: Lajitas/Del Rio |
| Elsie Julian | ... | casting: Fredericksburg |
| Liz Keigley | ... | casting: Fredericksburg |
| Shari Rhodes | ... | casting: Fredericksburg |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Darryl M. Athons | ... | costume supervisor (as Darryl Athons) |
| Nancy McArdle | ... | costumer: women |
| Glenn Wright | ... | costumer: men |
Location Management
| Bud Aronson | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Janna Stern | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Mike Doyle | ... | transportation captain (as Michael Doyle) |
| Joseph Lockwood | ... | driver / transportation |
| Howard A. Small | ... | transportation coordinator (as Howard Small) |
Additional Crew
| David Anderson | ... | assistant to producer |
| Bruce Bahrenburg | ... | unit publicist |
| Michael E. Boyle | ... | wrangler boss (as Mike Boyle) |
| Rose Chatterton | ... | production coordinator (as Roseann Chatterton) |
| B.C. Cooper | ... | assistant to producer |
| John Eaton | ... | wrangler |
| Stephanie Fischbach | ... | assistant to producer |
| Jay K. Fishburn | ... | livestock coordinator (as Jay Fishburn) |
| Lew Grade | ... | presenter (as Lord Grade) |
| George Hardaman | ... | local captain |
| Rex Ivy III | ... | wrangler |
| Joe Lalogga | ... | auditor (as Joe La Loggia) |
| Laurie Levin | ... | research consultant |
| Joe Lomax Sr. | ... | wrangler |
| Nancy Mayer | ... | production secretary |
| Glen McIntosh | ... | wrangler |
| Jerry McKnight | ... | local captain |
| Judy Mooradian | ... | production secretary |
| Billy Nelson | ... | wrangler |
| Jimmy Sherwood | ... | wrangler (as James Sherwood) |
| Cal Skinner | ... | trainer (as Kal Skinner) |
| Patricia A. Sonsini | ... | production coordinator |
| Lupe Vargas | ... | assistant to director |
| Earl E. Wroten Jr. | ... | supervising auditor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1982) (United States) (theatrical)
- Associated Film Distribution (AFD) (1982) (United States) (theatrical)
- Blue Dolphin Film Distribution (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Europafilm AS (1985) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Scorpion Releasing (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Scorpion Releasing (2015) (United States) (DVD)
- Pidax Film (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Hoyts Distribution (1982) (Australia) (theatrical)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- ITC Films (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinemobile System (production equipment)
- Dobbs Co. (loop editor)
- Jonson, Pedersen, Hinrichs & Shakespeare (title design)
- Todd-AO Studios (sound)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 Jim Beaver |
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| Taglines | The Outlaw ... The Outcast ... and the Legend that was bigger than both of them. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $11,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $285,312, 21 Feb 1982 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The production camp was in a little known western Texan backwater township of Latijas which had a population of around only twelve people. The Texas town was a former desert trading post stop and was General "Black Jack" Pershing's headquarters during military campaign fighting against the Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa. The production shoot in Latijas went for four weeks. That's Lajitas, TX. See more » |
| Goofs | There is no tractor pulling something as the horse racers round the home stretch. It is clearly a wagon pulled by horses. They actually did a good job of having it in the background in the three quick shots that showed the racers. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Voskovec & Werich - paralelní osudy (2012). See more » |
| Quotes |
Karl:
I killed a fella back in Texas. A big damn fella too. Barbarosa: Well, old Sam Colt makes everybody just about the same size. Karl: I didn't shoot him. I hit him with a tree limb. See more » |