Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here
Seen it?1969 | 98 min | Western, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Rio Bravo or News of the World, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
While confronting the disapproving father of his girlfriend Lola, Native American man Willie Boy kills the man in self-defense, triggering a massive manhunt, led by Deputy Sheriff Christopher Cooper.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 2 BAFTAs: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role, British Academy Film Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Abraham Polonsky
- Robert RedfordCooper
- Katharine RossLola
- Robert BlakeWillie
- Susan ClarkLiz
- Barry SullivanCalvet
- John VernonHacker
- Charles AidmanBenby
- Charles McGrawWilson
- Shelly NovackFinney
- Robert LiptonNewcombe