Butch and Sundance: The Early Days
Brief Synopsis
The story of young Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, western outlaws.
Cast & Crew
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Richard Lester
Director
William Katt
Tom Berenger
Jeff Corey
Mary Marsischsky
Patrick Egan
Film Details
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Western
Release Date
1979
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 52m
Sound
Stereo
Color
Color (DeLuxe)
Synopsis
The story of young Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, western outlaws.
Director
Richard Lester
Director
Cast
William Katt
Tom Berenger
Jeff Corey
Mary Marsischsky
Patrick Egan
Jane M Beauchamp
Vincent Schiavelli
Joe Pacal
Caroline Rackley
Christopher Lloyd
Daryl Anderson
Paul Michael Plunkett
Brian Dennehy
Charles Knapp
Elya Baskin
Reg Parton
Michael C Gwynne
Frank Doubleday
Bob Tzudiker
Stephanie Himmelsbach
Hugh Gillin
Carol Ann Williams
Peter Weller
John Mark Robinson
Peter Burman
Peter Brocco
Patrick Steward
Bob Behanna
Joel Fluellen
Noble Willingham
Jack Riley
Jill Eikenberry
Ben Zeller
Raleigh Gardenhire
Sherril Lynn Katzman
Arthur Hill
Charlene S Stockton
Jackson S Haynes
Kent Hays
Shay Duffin
Paul B Price
James Harmond Taylor
Aly Yoder
Sonja Buckley Berthrong
John Schuck
Richard Lester
Regina Baff
John Megna
Crew
Steven Bach
Producer
Peter L Bergquist
Assistant Director
Jack B Bernstein
Associate Producer
Allan Burns
Screenplay
Phil Cory
Special Effects
Bob Dahlin
Assistant Director
Jackson Degovia
Art Director
Brian Eatwell
Production Designer
Jane Feinberg
Casting
Mike Fenton
Casting
Carolyn Ferguson
Hair
Chip Fowler
Production Coordinator
Booth Gallett
Location Manager
Anthony Gibbs
Executive Editor
William Goldman
Other
Michael Hancock
Makeup
Jack Hayes
Original Music
Frances Harrison Hays
Costume Supervisor
Peter Horrocks
Sound Editor
Gerry Humphreys
Sound
Loren Janes
Stunt Coordinator
Gabriel Katzka
Producer
Robert J Koster
Production Manager
Laszlo Kovacs
Director Of Photography
Barbara Krieger
Set Decorator
Gary Liddiard
Makeup
Len Lookabaugh
Key Grip
Wilbur Mosier
Unit Production Manager
Ralph Nelson
Photography
Ana Maria Quintana
Script Supervisor
David Ronne
Sound
Jack Frost Sanders
Assistant Director
William Ware Theiss
Costume Designer
George Trirogoff
Editor
Rudy Ugland
Wrangler
Patrick Williams
Music
Roger Neville Williams
Location Manager
Paul Wilson
Consultant
John Zemansky
Props
Film Details
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Western
Release Date
1979
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 52m
Sound
Stereo
Color
Color (DeLuxe)
Award Nominations
Best Costume Design
1979
William Ware Theiss
Articles
Vincent Schiavelli (1948-2005)
He was born on November 10, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York. After he studied acting at New York University's School of the Arts, he quickly landed a role in Milos Foreman's Taking Off (1971), and his career in the movies seldom dropped a beat. Seriously, to not recognize Schiavelli's presence in a movie or television episode for the last 30 years means you don't watch much of either medium, for his tall, gawky physique (a towering 6'6"), droopy eyes, sagging neck skin, and elongated chin made him a casting director's dream for offbeat and eccentric parts.
But it wasn't just a striking presence that fueled his career, Schiavelli could deliver the fine performances. Foreman would use him again as one of the mental ward inmates in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); and he was hilarious as the put-upon science teacher, Mr. Vargas in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); worked for Foreman again as Salieri's (F. Murray Abraham's) valet in Amadeus (1984); unforgettable as an embittered subway ghost who taunts Patrick Swayze in Ghost (1990); downright creepy as the brooding organ grinder in Batman Returns (1992); worked with Foreman one last time in The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996); and was a dependable eccentric in Death to Smoochy (2002). Television was no stranger to him either. Although he displayed a gift for comedy playing Latka's (Andy Kaufman) confidant priest, "Reverend Gorky" in a recurring role of Taxi, the actor spent much of his time enlivening shows of the other worldly variety such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, Tales from the Crypt, The X Files, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
In recent years, Schiavelli curtailed the acting, and concentrated on writing. He recently relocated to the Sicilian village of Polizzi Generosa, where his grandparents were raised. He concentrated on his love of cooking and in 2002, wrote a highly praised memoir of his family's history as well as some cooking recipes of his grandfather's titled Many Beautiful Things. He is survived by two children.
by Michael T. Toole
Vincent Schiavelli (1948-2005)
American Actor Vincent Schiavelli, a classic "I know the face but not the name" character player
who had prominent roles in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Nightshift and
Ghost, died at his Sicily home after a long battle with lung cancer on December 26. He was
57.
He was born on November 10, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York. After he studied acting at New York
University's School of the Arts, he quickly landed a role in Milos Foreman's Taking Off
(1971), and his career in the movies seldom dropped a beat. Seriously, to not recognize
Schiavelli's presence in a movie or television episode for the last 30 years means you don't
watch much of either medium, for his tall, gawky physique (a towering 6'6"), droopy eyes, sagging
neck skin, and elongated chin made him a casting director's dream for offbeat and eccentric
parts.
But it wasn't just a striking presence that fueled his career, Schiavelli could deliver the fine
performances. Foreman would use him again as one of the mental ward inmates in One Flew Over
the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); and he was hilarious as the put-upon science teacher, Mr. Vargas in
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); worked for Foreman again as Salieri's (F. Murray
Abraham's) valet in Amadeus (1984); unforgettable as an embittered subway ghost who taunts
Patrick Swayze in Ghost (1990); downright creepy as the brooding organ grinder in
Batman Returns (1992); worked with Foreman one last time in The People vs. Larry
Flynt (1996); and was a dependable eccentric in Death to Smoochy (2002). Television
was no stranger to him either. Although he displayed a gift for comedy playing Latka's (Andy
Kaufman) confidant priest, "Reverend Gorky" in a recurring role of Taxi, the actor spent
much of his time enlivening shows of the other worldly variety such as Star Trek: The Next
Generation, Tales from the Crypt, The X Files, and Buffy the Vampire
Slayer.
In recent years, Schiavelli curtailed the acting, and concentrated on writing. He recently
relocated to the Sicilian village of Polizzi Generosa, where his grandparents were raised.
He concentrated on his love of cooking and in 2002, wrote a highly praised memoir of his family's
history as well as some cooking recipes of his grandfather's titled Many Beautiful Things.
He is survived by two children.
by Michael T. Toole
Noble Willingham (1931-2004)
Born on August 31, 1931 in Mineola, Texas, Willingham was educated at North Texas State University where he earned a degree in Economics. He later taught government and economics at a high school in Houston, leaving his life-long dreams of becoming an actor on hold until the opportunity presented itself. Such an opportunity happened when in late 1970, Peter Bogdonovich was doing some on-location shooting in south Texas for The Last Picture Show (1971); at the urging of some friends, he audition and won a small role in the picture. From there, Willingham slowly began to find work in some prominent films, including Bogdonovich's Paper Moon (1973), and Roman Polanski's Chinatown (1974). Around this time, Willingham kept busy with many guest appearances on a variety of popular shows: Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Waltons, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Rockford Files and several others.
Critics didn't take notice of his acting abilities until he landed the role of Leroy Mason, the soulless plant manager who stares down Sally Field in Norma Rae (1979). Few could forget him screaming at her, "Lady, I want you off the premises now!" with unapologetic malice. It may have not been a likable character, but after this stint, better roles came along, most notably the corrupt Dr. Fenster in Robert Redford's prison drama Brubaker (1980); and the evil sheriff in the thriller The Howling (1981).
By the late '80s, Willingham was an in-demand character actor, and he scored in three hit films: a border patrol sergeant - a great straight man to Cheech Marin - in the ethnic comedy Born in East L.A.; his wonderfully avuncular performance as General Taylor, the military brass who was sympathetic to an unorthodox disc jockey in Saigon, played by Robin Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam (both 1987); and his good 'ole boy villainy in the Rutger Hauer action flick Blind Fury (1988). His performances in these films proved that if nothing else, Willingham was a solid backup player who was adept at both comedy and drama.
His best remembered role will no doubt be his six year run as the genial barkeep C.D. Parker opposite Chuck Norris in the popular adventure series Walker, Texas Ranger (1993-99). However, film reviewers raved over his tortured performance as a foul-mouthed, bigoted boat salesman who suffers a traffic downfall in the little seen, but searing indie drama The Corndog Man (1998); the role earned Willingham a nomination for Best Actor at the Independent Spirit Awards and it showed that this ably supporting performer had enough charisma and talent to hold his own in a lead role.
In 2000, Willingham tried his hand at politics when he unsuccessfully tried to unseat Democrat Max Dandlin in a congressional campaign in east Texas. After the experience, Willingham returned to acting filming Blind Horizon with Val Kilmer in 2003. The movie is to be released later this year. Willingham is survived by his wife, Patti Ross Willingham; a son, John Ross McGlohen; two daughters, Stari Willingham and Meghan McGlohen; and a grandson.
by Michael T. Toole
Noble Willingham (1931-2004)
Noble Willingham, the gruffly voiced character actor best known for his role as saloon owner C.D. Parker on Chuck Norris' long-running series Walker, Texas Ranger, died of natural causes on January 17th at his Palm Springs home. He was 72.
Born on August 31, 1931 in Mineola, Texas, Willingham was educated at North Texas State University where he earned a degree in Economics. He later taught government and economics at a high school in Houston, leaving his life-long dreams of becoming an actor on hold until the opportunity presented itself. Such an opportunity happened when in late 1970, Peter Bogdonovich was doing some on-location shooting in south Texas for The Last Picture Show (1971); at the urging of some friends, he audition and won a small role in the picture. From there, Willingham slowly began to find work in some prominent films, including Bogdonovich's Paper Moon (1973), and Roman Polanski's Chinatown (1974). Around this time, Willingham kept busy with many guest appearances on a variety of popular shows: Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Waltons, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Rockford Files and several others.
Critics didn't take notice of his acting abilities until he landed the role of Leroy Mason, the soulless plant manager who stares down Sally Field in Norma Rae (1979). Few could forget him screaming at her, "Lady, I want you off the premises now!" with unapologetic malice. It may have not been a likable character, but after this stint, better roles came along, most notably the corrupt Dr. Fenster in Robert Redford's prison drama Brubaker (1980); and the evil sheriff in the thriller The Howling (1981).
By the late '80s, Willingham was an in-demand character actor, and he scored in three hit films: a border patrol sergeant - a great straight man to Cheech Marin - in the ethnic comedy Born in East L.A.; his wonderfully avuncular performance as General Taylor, the military brass who was sympathetic to an unorthodox disc jockey in Saigon, played by Robin Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam (both 1987); and his good 'ole boy villainy in the Rutger Hauer action flick Blind Fury (1988). His performances in these films proved that if nothing else, Willingham was a solid backup player who was adept at both comedy and drama.
His best remembered role will no doubt be his six year run as the genial barkeep C.D. Parker opposite Chuck Norris in the popular adventure series Walker, Texas Ranger (1993-99). However, film reviewers raved over his tortured performance as a foul-mouthed, bigoted boat salesman who suffers a traffic downfall in the little seen, but searing indie drama The Corndog Man (1998); the role earned Willingham a nomination for Best Actor at the Independent Spirit Awards and it showed that this ably supporting performer had enough charisma and talent to hold his own in a lead role.
In 2000, Willingham tried his hand at politics when he unsuccessfully tried to unseat Democrat Max Dandlin in a congressional campaign in east Texas. After the experience, Willingham returned to acting filming Blind Horizon with Val Kilmer in 2003. The movie is to be released later this year. Willingham is survived by his wife, Patti Ross Willingham; a son, John Ross McGlohen; two daughters, Stari Willingham and Meghan McGlohen; and a grandson.
by Michael T. Toole
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Summer June 1979
Released in USA on video.
Richard Lester has a bit part in the film.
Released in United States Summer June 1979