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The True Story Of Bonnie And Clyde

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How a '60s counterculture classic reimagined the notorious Bonnie and Clyde's real-life crime spree.
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  • The 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde, directed by Arthur Penn, became the gold standard for romanticized depictions of the infamous outlaw couple.
  • Contrary to the movie, the real Bonnie and Clyde were far less glamorous - Clyde Barrow was a violent criminal with a history of violent robberies, while Bonnie Parker was a small-town waitress who joined him on the run.
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Arthur Penn, Bonnie Parker, Clyde Barrow, Bonnie and Clyde
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