Bonnie and Clyde Resources

Websites

Bonnie and Clyde (1967)—Greatest Films by Tim Dirks

This entry on the AMC Filmsite is one of the most in-depth summaries and analyses of the film you will run across. Good job, AMC.

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) Website: Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

What's better than one B & C analysis? Several. TMC offers a series of summaries and articles about the film (which it airs frequently).

FBI: Famous Cases and Criminals, Bonnie and Clyde

For people who want to learn more about the real-deal Bonnie and Clyde, the FBI has an entry on its site.

Bonnie and Clyde—Places to See

If you've ever had a hankering to take a road trip to see some of the things and sites associated with the real Bonnie and Clyde, this article has information on all kinds of things—from Bonnie's pistol to the inscription on Clyde's headstone.

Book or TV Adaptations

Bonnie and Clyde (2013)

This is a fairly recent mini-series also based on the real-life Bonnie and Clyde that received mixed reviews. Peep the trailer.

Gun Crazy (1950)

This film, often shown on TV, is a classic film noir very loosely based on the real Bonnie and Clyde. It's often been cited as an influence on the 1967 film.

"Bunny and Claude: We Rob Carrot Patches" (1968)

This is a Warner Brothers cartoon starring Bugs Bunny… spoofing the film that'd been such a huge hit for the company the year before.

Non-fiction Books

Pictures at a Revolution: Five Movies and the Birth of the New Hollywood by Mark Harris (2009)

This book offers an excellent account of the making of the film, Bonnie and Clyde, including interviews with those involved from director Arthur Penn to screenwriter Robert Benton. It also goes into the film's significance, both as a landmark in film history and as a work of art.

Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde by Jeff Guinn (2010)

This is one of the more popular recent book accounts of the real Bonnie and Clyde.

Articles and Interviews

Film Analysis on Bonnie and Clyde by Jenny Lu on Media Studies

Here's a thoughtful essay on Bonnie and Clyde. Worth a look.

What's the Big Deal? Bonnie and Clyde (1967) by Eric D. Snyder, Film.com, 2010

Here's a detailed, measured article explaining why Bonnie and Clyde captured the public imagination when it came out and why it's remained such an intriguing film ever since. We give this two pistols up.

Riding the New Wave: The Case of Bonnie and Clyde by Elaine Lennon, Senses of Cinema, 2006

If you ever had a need to drench yourself in film criticism, Senses of Cinema is one of the best places to start. The online magazine constantly offers insightful, occasionally brilliant perspectives on various film-related subjects. This excellent article about Bonnie and Clyde is no exception.

The Real Bonnie and Clyde: 9 Facts on the Outlawed Duo by Joe MacGasko, Bio., 2013

This is an interesting article about the real Bonnie and Clyde featuring photos and video.

Arthur Penn on Directing Bonnie and Clyde, American Film Institute

The famed filmmaker discusses how actor-producer Warren Beatty convinced him to direct Bonnie and Clyde.

Video

Trailer for the Movie

This is the original trailer for the movie that theater audiences saw in 1967.

Film Footage of the Final Ambush

This is a five-minute link that includes both a reconstruction of the actual ambush and film of Bonnie and Clyde taken just minutes after they were killed.

The Making of Bonnie and Clyde

This is an eighteen-minute documentary that tells how the film came together and features interviews with Arthur Penn, Faye Dunaway, Dede Allen, and others involved in its creation

Warren Beatty Introduces Bonnie and Clyde (American Film Institute)

The industry legend shares his thoughts and memories about the film that put him on the map.

Images

Original Poster Art for Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

This is an image of the poster theatergoers saw in 1967 when Bonnie and Clyde was first released.