| 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[2] |
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,[citation needed] 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.