American Experience (1988)

S26E4 Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were notorious outlaws whose daring escapades at the dawn of the 20th century captured public attention. Their string of robberies and close calls with the law eventually forced them to flee a relentless pursuit by Pinkerton detectives. The duo’s legendary exploits later inspired the iconic 1969 film featuring Paul Newman and Robert Redford in the lead roles.