Who is Barbarosa in Barbarosa?

Willie Nelson plays Barbarosa in the film.

What is Barbarosa about?

In pre-Civil War Texas, naïve Karl Westover (Gary Busey) accidentally kills his brother-in-law, and heads to Mexico to escape the consequences. Along the way, he encounters Barbarosa (Willie Nelson), who is also on the run. Barbarosa teaches Karl survival skills for the desert -- and how to rob. In their journey from Texas to Mexico and back again, the two men are captured by outlaw Angel Morales, and pursued by Don Braulito (Gilbert Roland), who wants Barbarosa dead.

Barbarosa

Name: Barbarosa
Genre: Drama Action/Adventure
Duration: 90
Rating: 71

PG 1 hr 30 min

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How long is Barbarosa?: Barbarosa is 1 hr 30 min long.

Who directed Barbarosa?: Fred Schepisi

Who is Barbarosa in Barbarosa?: Willie Nelson plays Barbarosa in the film.

What is Barbarosa about?: In pre-Civil War Texas, naïve Karl Westover (Gary Busey) accidentally kills his brother-in-law, and heads to Mexico to escape the consequences. Along the way, he encounters Barbarosa (Willie Nelson), who is also on the run. Barbarosa teaches Karl survival skills for the desert -- and how to rob. In their journey from Texas to Mexico and back again, the two men are captured by outlaw Angel Morales, and pursued by Don Braulito (Gilbert Roland), who wants Barbarosa dead.