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Portrayal of a talented, influencial and troubled artist: a filmmaker who fought his own demons and seemed to live his own legend like no other director. Against all odds Sam Peckinpah was able to create a very personal body of work in the studio system of Hollywood and with his powerful directing and editing style changed the way of filmmaking forever. Legendary for his use of slow-motion violence, various scandals and his ongoing problems with sudios and producers, the story of Peckinpah is filled with tragedy, humor, success and defeat.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Mario AdorfMario AdorfSelf
  • Photo of R.G. ArmstrongR.G. ArmstrongSelf
  • Photo of Senta BergerSenta BergerSelf
  • Photo of Ernest BorgnineErnest BorgnineSelf
  • Photo of James CoburnJames CoburnSelf
  • Photo of Gordon T. DawsonGordon T. DawsonSelf
  • Photo of Roger FritzRoger FritzSelf
  • Photo of Vadim GlownaVadim GlownaSelf
  • Photo of Chalo GonzálezChalo GonzálezSelf
  • Photo of Katherine HaberKatherine HaberSelf

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