1968
In 1913, Pike Bishop and his aging outlaw gang, disguised as United States Cavalry, attempt to rob a railroad office in San Rafael, Texas, but are ambushed by bounty hunters led by Pike's former partner, Deke Thornton, resulting in a bloody shootout and the gang's escape into Mexico with a bag of worthless steel washers. Seeking a new score, the Wild Bunch, including Dutch Engstrom, the Gorch brothers, and young Angel, agree to steal a weapons shipment from a United States Army train for the brutal Mexican General Mapache, who is fighting against Pancho Villa's forces. After successfully robbing the train and delivering the weapons, Angel discovers that Mapache has been terrorizing his home village and, in a fit of rage, shoots his former lover for betraying his people to Mapache, leading to Angel's capture and brutal torture by the General. Despite having completed their deal, Pike and the remaining Wild Bunch members, driven by loyalty to Angel and a sense of their own fading honor, decide to confront Mapache in his stronghold to rescue their comrade, resulting in a final, explosive shootout where the entire Wild Bunch is killed.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Veteran outlaws Pike Bishop and his gang pull off a train robbery in Texas only to be betrayed, pursued by bounty hunters led by former comrade Deke Thornton, and drawn into a moral struggle when they smuggle weapons for a Mexican village.
Open full beat sheetPike Bishop is listed as Leader of the Wild Bunch. Leather-faced man in his early forties, thoughtful, self-educated, gunfighter, bank robber, killer. In the parsed data, Pike Bishop is connected to 30 scenes, 61 dialogue lines, 61 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
30 scenes / 61 dialogue linesDutch Engstrom is listed as Second-in-command. Big, good-natured, fast gun hand, strong loyalty to Pike. In the parsed data, Dutch Engstrom is connected to 29 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 24 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
29 scenes / 24 dialogue linesLyle Gorch is listed as Bandit. Big, tough, hot-tempered, works with his brother Tector. In the parsed data, Lyle Gorch is connected to 24 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
24 scenes / 14 dialogue linesTector Gorch is listed as Bandit. Big, tough, hot-tempered, works with his brother Lyle. In the parsed data, Tector Gorch is connected to 23 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
23 scenes / 6 dialogue linesAngel is listed as Bandit. Good-looking, bilingual Mexican boy in his middle 20s, believes in family and dignity. In the parsed data, Angel is connected to 21 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
21 scenes / 14 dialogue linesFreddy Sykes is listed as Bandit. Skinny old man in tattered range clothes, former gunfighter. In the parsed data, Freddy Sykes is connected to 19 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
19 scenes / 9 dialogue linesDeke Thornton is listed as Bounty Hunter. Hard-bodied, quiet-spoken, embittered, former partner of Pike. In the parsed data, Deke Thornton is connected to 17 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
17 scenes / 18 dialogue linesZamorra is listed as Mapache's Lieutenant. Second-in-command to Mapache. In the parsed data, Zamorra is connected to 9 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 29.
9 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMapache is listed as Mexican General. Local boss, bandit, brutal. In the parsed data, Mapache is connected to 7 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
7 scenes / 4 dialogue linesMohr is listed as German Military Advisor. Specialist in weapons. In the parsed data, Mohr is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.
7 scenes / 1 dialogue linesPat Harrigan is listed as Railroad Executive. Dapper, self-important, back-shooting. In the parsed data, Pat Harrigan is connected to 6 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
6 scenes / 9 dialogue linesCrazy Lee Stringfellow is listed as Bandit. Young, compulsive killer. In the parsed data, Crazy Lee Stringfellow is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesPike Bishop and his gang, dressed as US Cavalry, ride toward San Rafael.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, AngelThe gang enters the town square while a W.C.T.U. meeting is in progress.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, Angel, Deke ThorntonThe gang robs the railroad pay office while bounty hunters wait outside.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, Angel, Crazy Lee StringfellowPike and Thornton argue about their situation while Pike's girls disrobe him. A deputy sheriff interrupts, shooting Thornton and handcuffing him, while Pike escapes.
Pike Bishop, Deke Thornton, Pat HarriganPike, Dutch, and the Gorch brothers discuss the betrayal and the threat of Deke Thornton.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector GorchHarrigan instructs the bounty hunters to pursue Pike and his gang, using Thornton as their leader.
Deke Thornton, Pat HarriganHarrigan and Thornton discuss the terms of the hunt.
Deke Thornton, Pat HarriganThe Wild Bunch crosses into Mexico.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, AngelThornton inspects the bounty hunters' progress.
Deke ThorntonThe gang discovers their loot is worthless steel washers.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, Angel, Freddy SykesThornton and the bounty hunters camp and discuss the hunt.
Deke ThorntonPike and Dutch discuss their past and future.
Pike Bishop, Dutch EngstromThornton and his men wait.
Deke ThorntonPike and Dutch continue their conversation about the past.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Angel, Freddy SykesThe gang struggles down a dune; Pike is injured.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, Freddy SykesThornton and the bounty hunters follow the trail.
Deke ThorntonThe gang rides through a destroyed pueblo; Angel asks to visit his family.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, AngelPike and his gang discuss whether to let Angel visit his village alone.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, AngelThornton and his bounty hunters ride back, frustrated by their failure.
Deke ThorntonThe gang visits Angel's village, interacting with his family.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, Angel, Freddy SykesThornton meets with Harrigan to discuss the upcoming train robbery.
Deke Thornton, Pat HarriganPike's group arrives in Agua Verde and observes Mapache's arrival.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, Angel, Freddy SykesPike's group enters the cantina, leading to a confrontation between Angel and Teresa.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, Angel, Freddy SykesThe gang recovers in a steam hut while discussing the plan to steal guns.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Angel, Freddy SykesPike, Dutch, Sykes, and Angel discuss the moral implications of providing guns to Angel's village, eventually agreeing to give him one case of rifles and ammo.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Angel, Freddy SykesLyle and Tector Gorch explore a wine cellar with their ladies, breaking open a cask to drink.
Lyle Gorch, Tector GorchPike recounts the story of how he was shot and lost the woman he loved.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Freddy SykesThe Wild Bunch robs the train, leading to a chase and a bridge explosion.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, Angel, Deke ThorntonMapache receives news that the gringos stole the train and guns; he orders his men to retrieve them and kill the gringos if they object.
Mapache, Mohr, Zamorra, Pat Harrigan, AngelPike and Dutch observe the bounty hunters and prepare the dynamite as protection against Mapache.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, Angel, Freddy SykesThornton berates his men for their incompetence and expresses his desire to be with Pike's group.
Deke ThorntonPike and his men confront Herrera and his soldiers, using the rigged dynamite as a threat to ensure safe passage.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, Angel, Freddy SykesAngel's people arrive to collect the guns, and Tector is returned safely.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, Angel, Freddy SykesPike delivers the guns to Mapache and receives payment.
Pike Bishop, Mapache, Mohr, ZamorraPike and his men prepare for the final delivery.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, Freddy SykesMapache tests the machine gun, and Angel is captured.
Dutch Engstrom, Angel, Mapache, Mohr, ZamorraDutch informs the others that Angel has been captured.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, Freddy SykesThornton tracks the group.
Deke ThorntonPike and the men discuss the situation regarding Angel.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, Freddy SykesThornton and his men ambush Sykes.
Deke Thornton, Freddy SykesPike and his group discuss their next move after the bounty hunters attack Sykes.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle GorchThornton and his men find Sykes' horse but lose his trail.
Deke Thornton, Crazy Lee StringfellowMapache celebrates his victory while Angel is tortured.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, Angel, MapachePike and the Gorch brothers prepare to rescue Angel.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector GorchThe final confrontation between the Wild Bunch and Mapache's forces.
Pike Bishop, Dutch Engstrom, Lyle Gorch, Tector Gorch, Angel, MapacheThornton arrives to find the aftermath of the battle.
Deke ThorntonSykes reunites with Thornton.
Deke Thornton, Freddy SykesThat toothless old wreck was a real gun about twenty years back -- used to run with Thornton and me killed his share and more -- around Langery -- Ambushed stages all along that old board highway. He had those Swede immigrants so scared they'd starve rather than go to town and buy beans for their kids, and there wasn't a sheriff in the territory to take issue -- And he ain't changed -- only now he does his killing with a coffee cup.
'They'? by 'they', are just plain and fancy 'they.' 'They.' Caught you, didn't they? Tied a tin can to your tail -- didn't they? Lead you in and waltzed you out -- Oh my what a bunch -- big tough ones -- standing around with a handful of holes -- a thumb up your ass and a big grin to pass the time of day with.
All your fancy planning and talk damn near got us shot to pieces for some lousy bags of washers... Now this was goin' to be our last job before we head south... We spent all our time and money getting ready for this.
My people don't have guns so Mapache takes the food out of their mouths and clothes off their backs. With guns my village could fight, If I could take guns to my people I would go with you -- but not just for gold.
While you was getting your bell rope pulled by -- By two -- mind you, two -- Hondo whores -- while Pike's dreaming of washers - you're matching two of them -- in tandem
By God, that's the way I see it -- that's the way it's always been with me... Sorry 'bout Deke - never figured him that way, Back in San Rafael -- my boy how'd he do?
That was a mighty fine talk you gave the boys 'bout stickin' together. That Gorch was near killin' me or me him -- Damned old fool like me's not worth takin' along.
Well, you had enough on your mind He had to pull his weight just like the rest of us -- just wanted to know he didn't let you down -- run when things got hot --
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