Review of Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) by Anthony S — 13 Oct 2006

A beautiful mess with good performances and one of the best soundtracks ever for a movie.

This review of Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) was written by Anthony S on 13 Oct 2006.

Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid has generally received positive reviews.

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