Red Headed Stranger (1986)

Director:

William D. Wittliff

Writer:

William D. Wittliff (screenplay)

Stars:

Willie Nelson, Morgan Fairchild, R.G. Armstrong

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Willie Nelson	...	Reverend Julian Shay
Morgan Fairchild	...	Raysha Shay
R.G. Armstrong	...	Sheriff Reese Scoby, Driscoll Montana
Royal Dano	...	Larn Claver
Katharine Ross	...	Laurie
Sonny Carl Davis	...	Odie Claver
Ted J. Crum	...	Cauley Felps
Marinell Madden	...	Cindy Logan
Bryan Fowler	...	Nathan, Laurie's Son
Paul English	...	Avery Claver
Bee Spears	...	Eugene Claver
Dennis Hill	...	Calvin Claver
Mark Jenkins	...	Victor Claver
Berkley Garrett	...	Reverend Longley
Elberta Hunter	...	Mrs. Longley

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

revenge | dead woman on floor | cheating wife | based on album | color in title | 

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Genres:

Western

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 October 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Muukalainen

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Panagea, RHS Studio Productions, Wrangler Jeans

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Levon Helm was originally cast in the movie as a U.S. Marshal. Before filming began, Helm shot himself in the leg while practicing quick-draw techniques in his backyard and the role had to be recast.

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Goofs

In a long shot with a windmill, the windmill is turning, but facing away from the wind's direction as revealed by dust blowing, etc. (the wrong way).

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Connections

Referenced in The Simpsons: Behind the Laughter (2000)

User Reviews

When Good Country Singers Go Bad

Along with Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson has been making films as well as albums for years. _Red Headed Stranger_, an idea based on the album of the same name, is pretty much spaghetti-western fare. Nelson plays a preacher, his band plays the bad guys, Morgan Fairchild plays the wife and the carnage begins.

While certainly not Oscar-worthy, it is a must see for any true Nelson fan. I recommend getting some friends, a Willie-style "cigarette", a bottle of whiskey and this movie. Featuring tracks from the album _Red Headed Stranger_, the soundtrack is better than the film. Another notable film is _Honeysuckle Rose_, where Nelson plays basically himself.

All in all, cheesy fun. And, the film was shot in Texas, behind Nelson's Perdenales recording studio and golf club.