The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972)
Synopsis
A comic take on the legendary hanging judge, Roy Bean. Told through a series of vignettes, the story covers different stages of Bean's life, from his arrival in the town of Vinegaroon where he sets himself up as judge, through his romance with a local Mexican girl, to the destruction of the town in a devastating fire.
Awards
1972: Nominated for Oscar: Best Song
1972: Golden Globes: Nominated Best Newcomer - Female (Principal) & Original Song
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