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In Bolivia, Butch Cassidy (now calling himself James Blackthorn) pines for one last sight of home, an adventure that aligns him with a young robber and makes the duo a target for gangs and lawmen alike.
In 1908, an aging Butch Cassidy, living under the name Blackthorn, decides to leave his life of crime and return to the United States with his ill daughter. His journey through the Bolivian wilderness is fraught with peril, forcing him to confront his past and the legend he has become.
Blackthorn received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric Western setting, strong performances, particularly from Sam Shepard, and its contemplative approach to the end of an era. While some found the pacing deliberate, most agreed it was a mature and satisfying take on a legendary figure.
A visually striking and mature revisionist Western.
Sam Shepard delivers a compelling performance as a weary outlaw.
Offers a thoughtful, if slow-paced, conclusion to the Butch Cassidy legend.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's atmospheric storytelling and Sam Shepard's portrayal of an aging Butch Cassidy. Many found it to be a well-crafted Western that offered a unique perspective on the outlaw's final days.
Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Goya Awards.
The film was shot in the Bolivian Andes, providing an authentic and rugged backdrop that contributed significantly to its visual appeal and atmosphere.
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Sam Shepard performs well, the idea of the story is interesting and the photography and staging in Bolivia are breathtaking. But the performance of the story into a movie is boring and it hurts to see such a good actor as Noriega playing...
Ain't no grave hold my body down. Blackthorn is directed by Mateo Gil and written by Miguel Barros. It stars Sam Shepard, Eduardo Noriega, Stephen Rea, Magaly Solier, Nikolaj Costsr-Waldau, Padraic Delaney and Dominique McElligott. Music...