Bonnie and Clyde is a 1967 American biographical neo-noir crime film directed by Arthur Penn and starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway as the title characters Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. The screenplay is by David Newman and Robert Benton, and Robert Towne and Beatty provided uncredited contributions to the script; Beatty produced the film. The film also features Michael J. Pollard, Gene Hackman, and Estelle Parsons.
Bonnie and Clyde is considered one of the first films of the New Hollywood era and a landmark picture. It broke many cinematic taboos and for some members of the counterculture, the film was considered a "rallying cry". Its success prompted other filmmakers to be more open in presenting sex and violence in their films. The film's ending became iconic as "one of the bloodiest death scenes in cinematic history".
The film tells the story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, who fall in love and embark on a violent crime spree through the country, stealing cars and robbing banks. The film is known for its innovative portrayal of violence, which was shown in a more realistic and gruesome fashion than previous films. Bonnie and Clyde) is considered a classic of American cinema and continues to influence thrillers today.
Plot
Bonnie and Clyde is a film that tells the story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, who meet in small-town Texas and fall in love. Bonnie is a waitress with big dreams, while Clyde is a criminal who has just been released from prison. They soon join forces and embark on a crime spree, robbing banks and stealing cars. Along the way, they meet a young mechanic named C.W. Moss, who becomes their getaway driver. However, their criminal activities soon catch up with them, and they are pursued by the authorities. The film is known for its portrayal of violence, which was shown in a more realistic and gruesome fashion than previous films.
The film's ending became iconic as "one of the bloodiest death scenes in cinematic history." The film is considered a classic of American cinema and continues to influence thrillers today.
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Cast
The cast of Bonnie and Clyde includes the following actors and actresses:
- Warren Beatty as Clyde Barrow
- Faye Dunaway as Bonnie Parker
- Michael J. Pollard as C.W. Moss
- Gene Hackman as Buck Barrow
- Estelle Parsons as Blanche Barrow
Other notable cast members include Denver Pyle as Frank Hamer, Dub Taylor as Ivan Moss, Evans Evans as Velma Davis, and Gene Wilder as Eugene Grizzard. The film is known for launching the careers of many of its cast members, including Beatty, Dunaway, and Hackman.
Director: Arthur Penn
Writer: David Newman, Robert Benton, Robert Towne
Box Office Gross: $23,000,000
Distributor: Warner Bros., Warner Home Vídeo
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 13, 1967
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2008