The wild bunch the American classic that changed Westerns forever Mesce, Bill Jr creator author. text bibliography Criticism, interpretation, etc. History. ncu 2019 monographic eng print x, 203 pages ; 23 cm "One of the most controversial films of its time, The Wild Bunch is the epitome of the no-holds-barred filmmaking of the 1960s and 1970s. Since its 1969 release, it has come to be recognized not only as an iconic Western, but as one of the most important films in the American cinematic canon. Over the years a parade of filmmakers have tried to imitate its gut-punch effects but none have equaled it. The Wild Bunch revived the floundering career of volatile, self-destructive director Sam Peckinpah-it also hung on him the label him 'Bloody Sam.' This book tells the complete story of the film's production, reception and legacy"-- A perfect storm -- the 1960s -- Enter -- and exit -- Sam Peckinpah -- A giant departs, an opportunity opens -- Hollywood's West -- Sires -- Peckinpah's bunch -- Mexico lindo -- Missing pieces -- The wild bunch -- Undying echoes and dying fires -- A moment come and gone. Bill Mesce, Jr. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- Wild bunch (Motion picture) Western films United States History and criticism Motion pictures Production and direction United States History 20th century Wild bunch (Motion picture) Motion pictures Production and direction Western films United States 1900-1999 fast PN1997.W536133 M47 2019 791.43/72 9781476677460 1476677468 9781476638003 2019040254 pda,print LBSOR/DLC 191006 20250318214359.3 in00004097839 eng