Facing mounting pressure, cattle king John Chisum and Governor Lew Wallace hire Billy's former friend, Pat Garrett , to hunt him down for a $1,000 bounty.
The film's success was largely driven by its "Brat Pack" cast, which brought a youthful, rebellious energy to the traditional Western genre. Role Description Billy the Kid The elusive and charismatic outlaw protagonist. Kiefer Sutherland Josiah "Doc" Scurlock The group's educated, conflicted conscience. Lou Diamond Phillips Jose Chavez y Chavez A fierce warrior known for his loyalty and knife skills. Christian Slater Arkansas Dave Rudabaugh A volatile new member of the gang. William Petersen Pat Garrett Billy's friend-turned-foe and the new Sheriff. Historical Accuracy vs. Folklore Young Guns II Legendas PortuguГЄs (pt)
The narrative follows Billy and his remaining "Regulators"—including Doc Scurlock and Jose Chavez y Chavez—as they are pursued across the New Mexico territory. Facing mounting pressure, cattle king John Chisum and
Directed by Geoff Murphy, the film employs a unique framing device: the story is told in flashback by an elderly man in 1950 named , who claims to be the real Billy the Kid survived from his supposed death in 1881. Directed by Geoff Murphy