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Requiem for Billy the Kid

The film Requiem for Billy the Kid delves into the life of Billy the Kid, exploring the disputed events surrounding his death at the hands of Sheriff Pat Garrett in July.

The film Requiem for Billy the Kid explores the life of Billy the Kid, whose death at the hands of Sheriff Pat Garrett on July 14, 1881, is still shrouded in mystery. The story is presented through a modern sheriff's investigation, interwoven with Billy's own account of the events, given by Kris Kristofferson. This poetic and road-movie inspired film pays tribute to the western genre and its enduring influence on those who still live by its code.

Info about Requiem for Billy the Kid

Studio(s): Cargo Films, New Western Films

Originally Released: United States, Jan 10, 2007

Genres:Biography, Documentary, Western