The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated:Feb 1, 2025•Article History Bonnie and Clyde, crimefilm, released in 1967, that pioneered a new era of filmmaking, tearing down barriers in the depiction of violence and sexuality.
Bonnie and Clyde, robbery team that became notorious in the United States through their flamboyant encounters with police and the glorification of their exploits by newspapers. Their crime spree occurred at the height of the Great Depression, and many vi