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- 'The Wild Bunch' Released: 1969. Widely regarded as a masterpiece of its genre, this epic revisionist Western follows a gang of aging outlaws who are struggling to adjust to the rapid changes of the early 20th century.
- 'Straw Dogs' Released: 1971. "I will not allow violence against this house." Dustin Hoffman and Susan George star in this psychological thriller as David Sumner, an American mathematician, and his English wife Amy.
- 'Cross of Iron' Released: 1977. This war film unfolds on the Eastern Front of World War II, focusing on a squad of battle-hardened German soldiers facing off against the Soviets.
- 'Ride the High Country' Released: 1962. Steve Judd (Joel McCrea) is an aging ex-lawman who was once highly respected but is now struggling to get by. He is hired by a bank to guard a shipment of gold from a mine to the town of Hornitos, California.
- The Wild Bunch. William Holden, Ernest Borgnine, Robert Ryan. 92 votes. The Wild Bunch, a seminal Western film directed by Sam Peckinpah, is a tale of an aging outlaw gang on the Mexico-US border.
- Ride the High Country. Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, Mariette Hartley. 50 votes. Reduced to transporting gold from a distant mine to a small-town bank, retired lawman Steve Judd (Joel McCrea) recruits friend Gil Westrum (Randolph Scott), who has been performing in a traveling carnival.
- Cross of Iron. James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, James Mason. 60 votes. During World War II, Cpl. Rolf Steiner (James Coburn) is a well-respected member of the German military and a recipient of the Iron Cross, Germany's highest military honor.
- Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia. Warren Oates, Isela Vega, Gig Young. 82 votes. When a Mexican crime boss (Kris Kristofferson) learns that his aide, Alfredo Garcia, has impregnated his daughter, he offers a million dollars for Garcia's head.
Feb 10, 2016 · Featuring all 14 of the director’s films, from his remarkably assured 1961 feature debut The Deadly Companions to his final 1983 conspiracy thriller The Osterman Weekend, this complete retrospective is an opportunity to view the dynamic, dazzlingly inventive works of a maverick director who refused to compromise his singular vision.
Mar 31, 2016 · Starting today and running until April 7th, the Film Society of Lincoln Center is running a complete retrospective of the films of the notorious Sam Peckinpah. Not to be outdone, so are we...
- Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid (1973) Due to annoyed producers who cut twenty minutes from the theatrical release, initial reception for Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid was poor due to the unbalanced producer’s cut.
- The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970) The Ballad of Cable Hogue was Peckinpah’s first film after he shot to stardom from The Wild Bunch and he had free reign over his next project.
- The Getaway (1972) The second collaboration of McQueen and Peckinpah came the same year as their first. After the disappointing performance of Junior Bonner, both director and actor needed a successful film to keep their careers on track.
- Junior Bonner (1972) Steve McQueen stars in Junior Bonner as the titular rodeo rider who returns home to find things have changed since he left. His brother Curly, played by Joe Don Baker, has become a millionaire land owner and developer with plans to destroy the family home in an upcoming project.
Sep 15, 2023 · The Front Row. What to Stream: Sam Peckinpah’s Obscure Mini-Masterpiece. Made for TV in 1963, “The Losers” is a thrillingly idiosyncratic display of cinematic artistry. By Richard Brody....
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Mar 31, 2016 · The Essentials: Sam Peckinpah’s Best Films. Jessica Kiang. March 31, 2016 12:25 pm. Features. “Ride the High Country” (1962) With script control newly a prerequisite after his frustrations with his debut film, Peckinpah’s next project began with a total overhaul of the script, resulting in “Ride the High Country,” a film that makes ...
