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Friday, October 29, 2010

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid – Another Movie I Like

Posted on 1:42 PM by christofer D

William Goldman, who wrote the script for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, is one of the most respected screenwriters in the history of the medium, and this film is one of the reasons. It has left an imprint on the “buddy picture” that has not diminished since its 1969 release.

What I love about this movie is that it has a laser focus—it knows what it’s about. Goldman knows his theme and
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