Walker (1987)

Director:

Alex Cox

Writer:

Rudy Wurlitzer (writer)

Release Date:

4 December 1987 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Drama | History | War | Western

Tagline:

Before Rambo... Before Oliver North...

Plot:

William Walker and his mercenary corps enter Nicaragua in the middle of the 19th century in order to install a new government by a coup d'etat...

Plot Keywords:

Nicaragua | One Word Title | Independent Film | Character Name In Title

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Ed Harris	...	William Walker
Richard Masur	...	Ephraim Squier
René Assa	...	Doctor
Rene Auberjonois	...	Maj. Siegfried Hennington
Keith Szarabajka	...	Timothy Crocker
Sy Richardson	...	Capt. Hornsby
Xander Berkeley	...	Byron Cole
John Diehl	...	Stebbins
Peter Boyle	...	Cornelius Vanderbilt
Marlee Matlin	...	Ellen Martin
Alfonso Arau	...	Raousset
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.	...	Muñoz (as Pedro Armendariz)
Roberto López Espinoza	...	Mayorga
Gerrit Graham	...	Norvell Walker
Helene Farber	...	Streetwalker

Runtime:

94 min

Country:

USA | Mexico | Spain

Language:

English | American Sign Language

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:MA (TV rating) | Australia:R (original rating) | Iceland:16 | South Korea:15 | Sweden:15 | Denmark:15 (2003) | Singapore:NC-16 | UK:18 (cut) | USA:R | West Germany:18

Filming Locations:

Granada, Nicaragua

Company:

In-Cine Compañía Industrial Cinematográfica

Trivia:

Just after Walker has been informed of his victory in Nicaragua, he leads his troops toward Granada past a grave with a cross inscribed "Sam Peckimpah" (sic).

Goofs:

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: This film is littered with anachronisms (for example: modern cars, color printed magazines and coca cola bottles). However, these are clearly an artistic choice by the film-maker and cannot be considered true 'goofs'.

Quotes:

Doubleday: I cannot help noticing Sir, during the time I've spent with you, that you've betrayed every principle you've had, and all the men who supported you. May I ask why?
William Walker: No you may not.
Doubleday: What exactly are your aims?
William Walker: The ends justify the means.
Doubleday: What are the ends?
William Walker: I can't remember.

Movie Connections:

References Sid and Nancy (1986)

Soundtrack:

Omotepe

one of the greatest films I have ever seen

This is one of the greatest films i have ever seen. The only issue I have with it is that it is out of print. I'd do almost anything to find a copy. While not the most accurate account of LITERAL history, it still provides decent reference as long as it is taken in its intended symbolic context. It is a truly profound portrayal, a historical as well as a relevant political statement filled with striking imagery and an outstanding score. Possibly too abstract for some, but in all actuality a most outstanding movie. If anyone knows where i might be able to find a copy of this I would be most obliged. I recommend it to anyone interested in...well I recommend it to anyone really.