Bonnie and Clyde

Directed by Arthur Penn, 1967
R; 111 minutes

“Depression-era America is a dust bowl of photogenic desperation; the savagery of Bonnie and Clyde’s crime spree is only slightly disarmed by the gallows humour of the screenplay.” —Wendy Ide, The Times (UK)

Academy Award winners Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway star in this groundbreaking film as Bonnie and Clyde, the glamorous Depression-era bank robbers. When Bonnie Parker (Dunaway) catches Clyde Barrow (Beatty) stealing her mother's car, it is love at first sight ... and the two begin a nationwide crime spree. As young gangsters in love who attack the wealthy establishment and live by their own rules, Bonnie and Clyde capture the attention of an entire country—for the short time that they manage to elude law enforcement.

The “My Favorite Films” series features tales of romance, humor, suspense, satire, and heroism with films since 1945. These films may hold special memories for you—no matter how many times you see them, they continue to draw you in once more. While many of these films are available through streaming, it's always more fun to see them in the theatre.

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Make a day of it at the Modern and include extra time to visit the galleries. Enjoy lunch in Café Modern and then settle in for an afternoon screening, or plan for a coffee break afterwards with fellow film enthusiasts.

Screenings are at 2 pm most Wednesdays in the auditorium. Tickets are $5 (FREE for Modern members) and are available at the Museum’s admission desk or online. Click here to purchase tickets online.