Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
As the west rapidly becomes civilized, a pair of outlaws in 1890s Wyoming find themselves pursued by a posse and decide to flee to South America in hopes of evading the law.
Critics Sentiment
Butch and Sundance charge into hail of bullets in freeze-frame ending
Etta Place returns to United States sensing their doom
The film drops from the thrilling cliff jump sequence to the more subdued Bolivia arrival, then recovers dramatically for the legendary freeze-frame finale.
The film maintains consistently high sentiment throughout most of its runtime, with particular peaks during iconic moments like the bicycle scene, cliff jump, and legendary ending. While some reviewers found certain middle sections less engaging, the Newman-Redford chemistry and memorable set pieces keep audience appreciation strong. The freeze-frame finale stands as the film's crowning achievement in reviewers' eyes.
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Paul Newman
Butch Cassidy
Robert Redford
Sundance Kid
Katharine Ross
Etta Place
Strother Martin
Percy Garris
Henry Jones
Bike Salesman
Jeff Corey
Sheriff Ray Bledsoe
George Furth
Woodcock
Cloris Leachman
Agnes
Ted Cassidy
Harvey Logan
Kenneth Mars
Marshal
Donnelly Rhodes
Macon
Jody Gilbert
Large Woman
Timothy Scott
News Carver
Don Keefer
Fireman
Charles Dierkop
Flat Nose Curry
Pancho Córdova
Bank Manager
Nelson Olmsted
Photographer
Paul Bryar
Card Player #1
Sam Elliott
Card Player #2
Charles Akins
Bank Teller
Crew
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