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Bonnie and Clyde

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Small-time crook Clyde Barrow (Warren Beatty) tries to steal a car and winds up with its owner's daughter, dissatisfied small-town girl Bonnie Parker (Faye Dunaway). Their crimes quickly spiral from petty theft to bank robbery, but tensions between the couple and the other members of their gang--hapless driver C.W. (Michael J. Pollard), Clyde's suave older brother Buck (Gene Hackman) and Buck's flibbertigibbet wife, Blanche (Estelle Parsons) --could destroy them all.
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A paradigm-shifting classic of American cinema, Bonnie and Clyde packs a punch whose power continues to reverberate through thrillers decades later.

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Troy Patterson Entertainment Weekly The story’s simple; what’s complex... is its tragicomic tone: Director Arthur Penn channels the social unease of the ’60s through these folk heroes of the ’30s, allowing the counterculture to indulge a violent fantasy of social rebellion. Rated: A- Feb 7, 2025 Full Review Wael Khairy RogerEbert.com “Bonnie and Clyde” saved American cinema Sep 10, 2024 Full Review Myles Standish St. Louis Post-Dispatch An exciting, sometimes gruesomely humorous play on violence. May 1, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Bonnie and Clyde expanded the parameters of cinema through its precise melding of bold and exciting techniques, particularly signified by its world-class innovations in camerawork, editing, lighting, and sound. Rated: 4/4 Mar 11, 2025 Full Review David Parkinson Radio Times Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty excel as the gun-toting criminals who roamed the American Midwest during the Depression, while David Newman and Robert Benton's sizzling script and Arthur Penn's bravura direction are as fresh as ever. Rated: 5/5 Jun 7, 2024 Full Review Sean Burns WBUR’s Arts & Culture Blew the doors open for depictions of violence in American cinema with a spasm of bloody, orgiastic beauty. Some say the movies have never recovered. Jul 23, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kione Kennedy-Houlstead Percussion Source S Bonnie and Clyde isn’t just a movie—it’s a revolution. Directed by Arthur Penn and powered by the electric chemistry of Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, this landmark film kicked down the doors of old Hollywood and rewrote the rules of American cinema. Gritty, stylish, and shockingly violent for its time, it dared to romanticize outlaws while peeling back the illusion of glamour to reveal the cost of rebellion. Beatty and Dunaway are mesmerizing as the infamous Depression-era lovers, blending sex appeal and desperation into characters that pulse with life and doom. Their chemistry is magnetic, but what makes the film legendary is its tone—a mix of charm, tragedy, humor, and raw brutality. One moment you’re laughing with them, the next you’re ducking for cover as bullets fly. Cinematographer Burnett Guffey bathes the dusty Midwest in golden hues, creating visual poetry out of decay and danger. The editing, rapid and jarring in its climactic moments, was unlike anything audiences had seen—especially in that final scene, a balletic explosion of violence that still shocks today. Bonnie and Clyde isn’t just the story of two criminals. It’s a defiant, rebellious cry from a new generation of filmmakers, one that broke taboos, challenged authority, and showed that cinema could be both art and rebellion. Fifty years later, it still hits like a gunshot. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/18/25 Full Review n k a classic tale, a talented cast, it was a thrill watching this crew bring a story like this to life! watching a film like this in 2025, you really appreciate the charming vintage touches and aesthetic. from costumes and set design, to makeup and acting choices. i felt very connected to the characters and the storytelling, fabulous job in the actors & actresses parts. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/25 Full Review Fer S First half was good. Second half was so boring and ridiculous. The comedy parts were very dumb. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/14/24 Full Review Julian S The mix of intense violence and frivolous comedy creates a well-balanced film, enhanced by a succinct script and sharp editing. Bonnie and Clyde, as characters, are often likable, even when they don’t come across as likable people. I wonder if it’s the romantic notion of running away with your infatuation that resonates so deeply, or the idea of throwing caution to the wind because you’ve got nothing to lose. Perhaps it’s both. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/11/24 Full Review Kathy R I saw this movie at the theater when I was 10 years old. I went back every Saturday to see it until they stopped showing it. This is my favorite movie of all time! It had an impact on me at that young age. I hope you’ll enjoy watching it as much as I did. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/20/24 Full Review Alec C The couple makes crime seem like a real romance! Bonnie Parker meets the rebellious Clyde Barrow and soon the two form a gang of outlaws that rob banks during the Great Depression, unfortunately with the law still hot on their tale. A love story mixed in with true crime makes this an unforgettable story about the two lovers who made up the most legendary thieving duo on the silver screen! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/13/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Small-time crook Clyde Barrow (Warren Beatty) tries to steal a car and winds up with its owner's daughter, dissatisfied small-town girl Bonnie Parker (Faye Dunaway). Their crimes quickly spiral from petty theft to bank robbery, but tensions between the couple and the other members of their gang--hapless driver C.W. (Michael J. Pollard), Clyde's suave older brother Buck (Gene Hackman) and Buck's flibbertigibbet wife, Blanche (Estelle Parsons) --could destroy them all.
Director
Arthur Penn
Producer
Warren Beatty
Screenwriter
David Newman, Robert Benton, Robert Towne
Distributor
Warner Bros., Warner Home Vídeo
Production Co
Warner Brothers
Rating
R (Violence)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 13, 1967, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2008
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Mono
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