For our ninth monthly public domain night, Internet Archive will host a screening of The Deadly Companions (1961), directed by Sam Peckinpah and starring Maureen O’Hara and Brian Keith.

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Join us for this gripping Western and war film, which follows an ex-army soldier who accidentally kills a woman’s son and, in an attempt to make amends, escorts her and the boy’s body through dangerous Apache territory. The Deadly Companions was Peckinpah’s motion picture directorial debut, showcasing the gritty storytelling and tension that would define his later works.

The film follows Kit Tilden (Maureen O’Hara), a widowed dance-hall hostess determined to bury her son beside his father in a long-abandoned settlement. Yellowleg (Brian Keith), the remorseful soldier responsible for the boy’s death, insists on accompanying her, forcing two outlaws to join them on the perilous journey. As tensions rise and danger looms, their fates collide in a dramatic confrontation.

This classic Western offers an intense, emotional story with stunning performances—you won’t want to miss it!

Your $5 ticket includes snacks and any seat in our spacious 400-seat great room.

Arrive when doors open: you won’t want to miss the introduction by local film writer Keith Rockmael.

Keith Rockmael has written travel, film, music, and the environment for: Conde Nast Traveler, Budget Travel, Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles Times, American Way, and many others.

When not writing, Keith enjoys film noir, outdoor sports and making ice cream. He has traveled the globe visiting more than 40 countries with extended stays living in Mexico, Guatemala, and Taiwan and currently lives in San Francisco. Keith is currently working on his second TV pilot and a feature screenplay.

Check out the trailer here.

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Doors open at 7:15 pm on Friday, March 21st.