---
title: "Barbarosa"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/barbarosa-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31665
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Barbarosa (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/barbarosa-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Barbarosa is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Western, Action. Produced and broadcast by ITC Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Witliff, Nelson and Busey Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A runaway farm boy and a mythical gunman must survive powerful enemies seeking vengeance."

### Why Watch
- features a partnership between an inexperienced farm boy and a legendary gunman
- explores survival against wealthy and vengeful pursuers

### Caveats & Content Note
- characters face constant danger from multiple hostile forces
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action themes involving violence and pursuit in a western setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: western, action, gritty, legendary

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/barbarosa-1982#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fred Schepisi
- **Networks / Studios**: ITC Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Witliff, Nelson and Busey Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Willie Nelson** as *Barbarosa*
- **Gary Busey** as *Karl Westover*
- **Isela Vega** as *Josephina*
- **Gilbert Roland** as *Don Braulio*
- **Danny De La Paz** as *Eduardo*
- **Alma Martinez** as *Juanita*
- **George Voskovec** as *Herman Pahmeyer*
- **Sharon Compton** as *Hilda*
- **Howland Chamberlain** as *Emil*
- **Jake Busey** as *Cook Boy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Barbarosa released?
Barbarosa was released in 1982.

### Q: Who is Karl Westover?
Karl Westover is an inexperienced farm boy who runs away after unintentionally killing a neighbor.

### Q: Why is Karl pursued?
Karl is pursued by the family of the neighbor he unintentionally killed.

### Q: Who is Barbarosa?
Barbarosa is a gunman of near-mythical proportions who takes Karl on as a partner.

### Q: Why is Barbarosa in danger?
Barbarosa is in danger because his wealthy Mexican father-in-law, Don Braulio, wants him dead for marrying his daughter against his will.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Barbarosa — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31665)
- [Barbarosa (1982) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/1292-barbarosa)

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