The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean is a 1972 American Western comedy-drama film directed by John Huston from a screenplay by John Milius. It is loosely based on the life of Roy Bean, a saloon-keeper and Justice of the Peace in Val Verde County, Texas. It stars Paul Newman in the title role, along with Jacqueline Bisset, Tab Hunter, Stacy Keach, Roddy McDowall, Anthony Perkins, Ava Gardner, Anthony Zerbe, Victoria Principal (in her film debut) and Huston himself. The film was released by National General Pictures on December 18, 1972, to generally positive reviews and commercial success. The song, "Marmalade, Molasses & Honey", earned Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Original Song. Victoria Principal's performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination for New Star of the Year – Actress.

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