Pretty Boy Floyd (film)

Pretty Boy Floyd is a title that has been used for several films, all generally based on the life and crimes of the infamous American bank robber, Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd.

• Pretty Boy Floyd (1960): A low-budget, exploitation-style crime film directed by Herbert J. Leder. It stars John Ericson as Pretty Boy Floyd. The film takes liberties with historical accuracy, focusing on the sensational aspects of Floyd's life.

• Pretty Boy Floyd (1974): A made-for-television movie directed by Clyde Ware. Bo Hopkins stars as Pretty Boy Floyd. This version is often considered a more nuanced and less sensationalized portrayal of the outlaw, exploring the social and economic factors that may have contributed to his life of crime.

These films, while sharing a common subject, differ significantly in their style, tone, and historical accuracy. They represent different interpretations of the Pretty Boy Floyd legend, reflecting the changing attitudes towards crime and criminals in American culture. Generally, they present Floyd as a complex figure, caught between being a violent criminal and a folk hero in the eyes of the public during the Great Depression.