The Return of Josey Wales

1986Movie1 h 30 minR

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

A brutally violent, thrilling western movie about crime and history.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Legend has it he lives.

In a small, dusty border town, two long-time best friends of the mysterious gunman Josey Wales are brutally murdered by marauding rurales. The rurales, led by the beastial Commandante Escobar, head back to Mexico with gambler Ten Spot as hostage. Told of his friend's peril, Josey sets out on a trail of bloody vengeance.

Feels like

  • Revenge Western
  • Gritty Action
  • Lone Gunman Saga
  • Classic Western Tropes
  • High Body Count
  • Bleak & Violent
  • Frontier Justice
  • Fast-Paced Action
  • Heroic Vengeance
  • Iconic Character

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Michael Parks
Written by
Forrest Carter

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Facts

October 1, 1986 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released
October 1, 1986
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Keywords
based on novel or book