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Goin' South (1978)

In 1868 Longhorn Texas, a convicted outlaw had two choices: get hung, or get married.

  • Oct 6, 1978
  • 1h 49m
  • PG

5.8/10

TMDB user score
177 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Goin' South is a 1978 comedy and western film directed by Jack Nicholson. Its leading cast includes Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen and Christopher Lloyd. It runs for 1 hour 49 minutes.

Synopsis

Henry Moon is captured for a capital offense by a posse when his horse quits while trying to escape to Mexico. He finds that there is a post-Civil War law in the small town that any single or widowed woman can save him from the gallows by marrying him.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 49 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
5.8/10 from 177 TMDB votes

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Cinématographe 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray Promo Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Jack Nicholson Henry Moon
  • Mary Steenburgen Julia Tate
  • Christopher Lloyd Towfield
  • John Belushi Hector
  • Veronica Cartwright Hermine
  • Richard Bradford Sheriff Kyle
  • Jeff Morris Big Abe
  • Danny DeVito Hog
  • Tracey Walter Coogan
  • Gerald H. Reynolds Polty
  • Luana Anders Mrs. Anderson
  • George W. Smith Mr. Anderson
  • Lucy Lee Flippin Mrs. Haber
  • Ed Begley Jr. Mr. Haber
  • Maureen Byrnes Mrs. Warren
  • B. J. Merholz Mr. Warren
  • Britt Leach Parson Weems
  • Georgia Schmidt Florence

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