The Wild Bunch facts for kids
The Wild Bunch is a famous American Western movie from 1969. It tells the story of an older group of outlaws. They live near the Texas–Mexico border in 1913. The world around them is changing, and they are trying to find their place.
This movie was directed by Sam Peckinpah. It became well-known for its intense action scenes. It also showed tough characters trying to survive in a difficult world.
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About The Wild Bunch
The Wild Bunch is considered an epic film. This means it is a big story with many characters and a grand scale. It was filmed using special Technicolor and Panavision techniques. These made the movie look very colorful and wide.
What is it About?
The story follows a group of outlaws led by Pike Bishop. They are trying to pull off one last big robbery. But things go wrong, and they end up in Mexico. There, they get involved with a Mexican general. The movie shows their struggles and loyalty to each other. It also explores what it means to be an outlaw in a changing world.
Who Made and Starred in It?
The movie's story was written by Sam Peckinpah and Walon Green. Many famous actors starred in The Wild Bunch. These included William Holden, Robert Ryan, and Ernest Borgnine. Other important actors were Ben Johnson, Alfonso Arau, and Warren Oates. The film was shot in Mexico, which helped give it an authentic look.
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The director sets up the climactic gun battle sequences at "Agua Verde" (the Hacienda Ciénaga del Carmen).
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Peckinpah (far right) directs the opening scene as the Bunch ride into Starbuck.
See also
In Spanish: The Wild Bunch para niños
