The 106-minute version released by MGM against Peckinpah's wishes. It removes the prologue and epilogue and is generally considered the weakest.

For the 1973 Sam Peckinpah Western , the "3 Tekstityksiä" (3 subtitles) typically refers to the major film versions included in comprehensive modern collections like the Criterion Collection's 4K release . The Three Main Movie Versions

A 122-minute version found in 1988. It is the closest to Peckinpah's original vision but remains a "rough cut" with some unfinished elements.

Due to studio interference and lost footage, there is no single "definitive" version, but three primary cuts exist:

A guide to the various cuts of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid

Modern reconstructions (115–117 minutes) that attempt to blend the best elements of the previous cuts using director's notes and original materials. Comparison of Key Differences Theatrical (106 min) Preview (122 min) 50th Anniv. (117 min) Prologue/Epilogue Completely missing Fully included Included but edited Knockin' on Heaven's Door Vocal version used Instrumental version Vocal version restored Opening Credits Still images Intercut scenes Intercut scenes Availability Harder to find alone Standard "extended" choice Best picture quality (4K)