Barbarosa (1982): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Barbarosa is a 1982 western directed by Fred Schepisi, starring Gary Busey, Willie Nelson and Isela Vega. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Fred Schepisi
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Barbarosa About?
The premise of Barbarosa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In pre-Civil War Texas, Karl Westover's life takes a dramatic turn when a tragic accident leads him to flee the law. He joins forces with Barbarosa, a skilled and mysterious outlaw, as they journey south towards Mexico. Their escape is fraught with danger, as they are relentlessly pursued by enemies seeking revenge and forced to confront the consequences of their actions while navigating the harsh realities of the frontier.
Barbarosa Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- texas
- character name as title
- one word title
- rattlesnake
- falling off a cliff
- year 1856
- bandito
- brother in law
- buddy comedy
- post american civil war
- knife as weapon
- man woman romance
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- mexican family
- mexico
- mentor protege relationship
- armadillo
- cantina
- sombrero
- man believed dead is alive
- forbidden love
- appaloosa
- texas hill country
- firearms
- robbery
- accidental death
- gunshot wound
- looting
- stabbing
- bounty hunter
- father daughter relationship
- hacienda
- german immigrant community
- fable
- prostitute
- one legged man
- rival gang
- buried up to the neck
- burro
- pride
- dignity
- horse auction
- honor
- murder of father
- dead sister
- mutilation
- family feud
- crucifix
- picture locket necklace
- cremation
- buddy drama
Barbarosa Cast
Gary Busey leads the cast, with Willie Nelson and Isela Vega. Directed by Fred Schepisi; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Fred Schepisi
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Barbarosa Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Barbarosa 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
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TMDB 58% User score
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Barbarosa Plot Summary
What happens in Barbarosa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 7-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the brilliant Texas sun settled beneath the horizon, Karl Westover’s life was dramatically transformed by a tragic misstep that forced him to escape to Mexico. It was in this foreign land that he encountered Barbarosa, a legendary outlaw who, recognizing Karl’s plight, took him under his wing and imparted essential survival skills—everything from locating scarce water sources to preparing armadillos for dinner. Barbarosa’s mentorship allowed Karl to acclimate to his new reality, but their paths eventually diverged, with Barbarosa encouraging his young protégé to make his way back to Texas.
Full summary
The whole story of Barbarosa, scene by scene
Barbarosa Box Office
Barbarosa grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.7M
- US & Canada
- $1.7M
Barbarosa Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Barbarosa.
How Well Do You Know Barbarosa?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Barbarosa FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Barbarosa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Barbarosa?
Barbarosa runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Barbarosa released?
Barbarosa was released on February 19, 1982.
Who directed Barbarosa?
Barbarosa was directed by Fred Schepisi.
More films by Fred Schepisi Who is in the cast of Barbarosa?
Barbarosa stars Gary Busey, Willie Nelson and Isela Vega, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Barbarosa make at the box office?
Barbarosa grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
How is Barbarosa rated?
Barbarosa has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Barbarosa have a post-credit scene?
No. Barbarosa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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