The Wild Bunch: An Album in Montage
The Wild Bunch: An Album in Montage

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The Wild Bunch: An Album in Montage

1996
Movie
34 min
English

Oscar nominated "Making of" documentary about Peckinpah's The Wild Bunch.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Paul JoyceGenres: Documentary, Western

Plot Summary

This documentary examines the landmark 1969 Western film 'The Wild Bunch' through archival footage, interviews with cast and crew, and critical analysis. It delves into the film's controversial depiction of violence, its revisionist take on the Western genre, and its lasting impact on cinema. The montage format pieces together the story behind its creation and its reception.

Critical Reception

As a documentary focusing on a classic film, 'The Wild Bunch: An Album in Montage' received attention for its insightful look into the making of Sam Peckinpah's iconic Western. Critical reviews often highlighted its thoroughness and the value of its archival material and interviews for fans of the original film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a detailed and comprehensive look at the making of 'The Wild Bunch'.

  • Valuable for fans of Sam Peckinpah and classic Westerns.

  • Effectively uses archival material to explore the film's legacy.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The documentary's director, Paul Joyce, also directed another well-regarded documentary about a classic film, 'The Director's Cut: The Making of 'Citizen Kane''.

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