Event by Boulton Center For The Performing Arts
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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Robert Redford stars alongside Paul Newman in this iconic Western that redefined the genre with wit, charm, and a modern sense of camaraderie. Redford’s Sundance Kid—cool, sharp-eyed, and quietly dangerous—forms the perfect counterbalance to Newman’s fast-talking Butch Cassidy, creating one of the most beloved screen partnerships in film history. Together, they play outlaws navigating a rapidly changing West where their old ways are quickly becoming obsolete.
Blending humor, romance, and bursts of thrilling action, the film captures the spirit of freedom and rebellion while subtly exploring themes of loyalty, friendship, and the inevitability of change. Redford’s performance helped cement his status as a major star, bringing a magnetic presence and understated intensity to a character who says little but leaves a lasting impression.
Stylish, endlessly quotable, and unforgettable, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid remains a landmark of American cinema—an adventurous, bittersweet celebration of friendship and legend, and a defining chapter in Robert Redford’s extraordinary career.