Summary
Reverend Julian Shay (Willie Nelson) strode into the saloon, pulled out his six-shooter, and killed his adulterous wife (Morgan Fairchild) and the man she had left him for. It was the beginning of his violent transformation from God-Loving preacher to ruthless outlaw.
Good for
- Friends night
- Drop-in friendly
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 63GoodWatch 61
IMDb6.6
Audience score60%
Running time
1 h 45 min
A typical length for westerns
typical 107105Half of all westerns run 97–122 min.
Reach
Streams in 131 countries
+121Released
1986
October 31, 1986
40 years ago
Genre
WesternLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
23 of 23
Willie NelsonRev. Julian Shay
Morgan FairchildRaysha Shay
R.G. ArmstrongSheriff Reese Scoby
Royal DanoLarn Claver
Katharine RossLaurie
Sonny Carl DavisOdie Claver- TJTed J. CrumCauley Felps
- MMMarinell MaddenCindy Logan
- BFBryan FowlerNathan - Laurie's Son
Paul EnglishAvery Claver
Bee SpearsEugene Claver
Dennis HillCalvin Claver- MJMark JenkinsVictor Claver
- BGBerkley GarrettRev. Longley
- EHElberta HunterMrs. Longley
- MVMark VogesFirst Horse Thief
- JDJohn DodsonSecond Horse Thief
- JBJohn BrowningFarmer in Gunfight
Julius TennonMessenger- LNLana NelsonWanda's Girl
- RWRalph WillardDrunk
- BBBob BootheWycoff - Saloon Bartender
- RKRobert KuhnBradley Ward
Directing · 4
- William D. Wittliff Director, Writer, Producer
- Cate Hardman Script Supervisor
- Tommy Thompson First Assistant Director
- William Cosentino Second Assistant Director
Production · 6
- Willie Nelson Producer, Original Music Composer, Music
- Connie Todd Casting
- David Anderson Associate Producer
- Mary Ley Production Office Coordinator
- Barry Fey Associate Producer
- Dick Gallegly Unit Production Manager
Camera · 9
- Neil Roach Director of Photography
- James Etheridge Camera Operator
- Gary Jay First Assistant Camera
- Tony Poston Key Grip
- James 'Buz' Maloy Best Boy Grip
- Mary C. Nelson Grip
Editing · 9
- Stephen Purvis Editor
- Eric A. Williams Editor
- Zahid Ali Negative Cutter
- Marlena Villers Assistant Editor
- Gary Wallace Color Timer
- Byron Thomas Assistant Editor
Sound · 19
- Bucky Meadows Music, Original Music Composer
- Gary Krivacek Supervising Sound Editor
- Randal S. Thomas Foley Editor
- Randy Newman Foley Recordist
- Art Rochester Production Sound Mixer
- Doug Hemphill Sound Recordist, Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art · 7
- Cary White Production Design
- Eric A. Williams Property Master
- Ken York Set Decoration
- Gale Anderson Construction Coordinator
- Ronald W. Moore Art Department Assistant
- Tom Bartholomew Construction Coordinator
Costume & Make-Up · 6
- Candi Duke Assistant Makeup Artist
- Janna Phillips Key Makeup Artist
- Carolyn Ferguson Key Hair Stylist
- Sharon Ray Ely Wardrobe Assistant
- Lana Nelson Costume Designer
- Nita Fajardo Assistant Hairstylist
Lighting · 5
- Dwight Cary Best Boy Electric
- Robert Driskell Gaffer
- Rod Root Electrician
- Tom Barry Electrician
- George Bedard Electrician
Other crew · 7
- Jeff Schwan Stunts
- Stephen H. Purvis Post Production Supervisor
- Ben Dorsey Craft Service
- Jerry McKnight Transportation Coordinator
- Jack Bennett Special Effects
- Vince Jourdan Transportation Co-Captain
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