Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

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→ Influenced 6 films ← Inspired by 5 films

As the west rapidly becomes civilized, a pair of outlaws in 1890s Wyoming find themselves pursued by a posse and decide to flee to South America in hopes of evading the law.

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Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie and Clyde (1967)1
 Jules and Jim
Jules and Jim (1962)2
 The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)3
 The Wild Bunch
The Wild Bunch (1969)4
 The Great Train Robbery
The Great Train Robbery (1903)5

→ Influenced

Butch and Sundance: The Early Days
Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979)6
 Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch Cassidy
Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch Cassidy (2006)7
 Blackthorn
Blackthorn (2011)8
 The Legend of Butch & Sundance
The Legend of Butch & Sundance (2004)9
 Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)10
 Beverly Hills Cop
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)11

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Influenced By

  1. Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
    "This film's portrayal of charismatic outlaws and its blend of violence and humor influenced the tone and character dynamics in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."" The Take source
  2. Jules and Jim (1962)
    "The French New Wave film's exploration of a love triangle and its innovative narrative style influenced the relationship dynamics and storytelling approach in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."" Lady Eve's Reel Life: Bridging Old Hollywood and New: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) Ladyevesreellife
  3. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
    "Elements from this film, such as the scene where a peasant spots the brand on a burro, are referenced in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."" Movie Connections IMDb
  4. The Wild Bunch (1969)
    "Released the same year, this film shares thematic elements with "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," such as aging outlaws facing the end of their era." Rebeatmag source
  5. The Great Train Robbery (1903)
    "This early silent film is referenced in the opening credits of "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," which feature a sepia-toned silent movie reminiscent of "The Great Train Robbery."" Film Notes: BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID | Yale University Library Web

Influenced

  1. Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979)
    "Serving as a prequel to the original film, this movie explores the early adventures of the titular characters, further expanding on their story." Butch and Sundance%3A The Early Days Wikipedia
  2. Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch Cassidy (2006)
    "This adventure film follows Butch Cassidy's great-nephew on a quest to uncover his ancestor's hidden treasure, drawing inspiration from the legendary outlaw's legacy." Outlaw Trail%3A The Treasure of Butch Cassidy Wikipedia
  3. Blackthorn (2011)
    "This film imagines an aged Butch Cassidy living under an alias in Bolivia, exploring themes of redemption and the passage of time." Blackthorn %28film%29 Wikipedia
  4. The Legend of Butch & Sundance (2004)
    "This television film revisits the lives of the infamous duo, highlighting their exploits and camaraderie." The Legend of Butch %26 Sundance Wikipedia
  5. Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)
    "This buddy film about two outlaws facing the end of the Wild West era parallels the relationship between Rick Dalton and Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt), as they navigate the changing tides of Hollywood." Once upon a time in Hollywood: Quentin Tarantino’s love letter to 1960s Hollywood is his most satisfying film since Pulp Fiction. MANK'S MOVIE MUSINGS
  6. Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
    "During a shootout scene in "Beverly Hills Cop," character Rosewood remarks that it reminds him of the ending of this film, drawing a direct comparison between the two." Movie Connections IMDb