Barbarosa
| Barbarosa | |
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Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Fred Schepisi |
| Written by | William D. Wittliff |
| Produced by | Paul N. Lazarus III |
| Starring | Willie Nelson Gary Busey |
| Cinematography | Ian Baker |
| Edited by | David Ramirez Don Zimmerman |
| Music by | Bruce Smeaton |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures Associated Film Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1,736,123 |
Barbarosa is a 1982 American Western film starring Willie Nelson and Gary Busey. It is about a young cowboy on the run from the law who partners with a famous bandido and learns about life from him. "One of the best overlooked westerns of the last 20 years" according to reviewer LG Writer, and featured on an episode of the television show Siskel & Ebert dedicated to uncovering worthy sleepers, it is "a tale of betrayal, vendetta, honor, and dignity". Barbarosa was the first American-made film by noted Australian director Fred Schepisi.