The Gundown (2011)

Seeking revenge and justice, Cole Brandt finds himself in the lawless town of Dead River where he is faced with one last bloody showdown for freedom in order to protect The Majestic Saloon and a beautiful woman.

Director:

Dustin Rikert

Writers:

Dustin Rikert, William Shockley

Stars:

Veronica Milagros, Peter Coyote, Andrew W. Walker

Cast

Credited cast:
Veronica Milagros	...	Dulce de la Rosa (as Veronica Diaz)
Peter Coyote	...	Thomas Morgan
Andrew W. Walker	...	Cole Brandt
Sheree J. Wilson	...	Sarah Morgan
William Shockley	...	Travis McCain
Daniel Buran	...	Tug O'Dell
Tyler Kain	...	Lilly Morgan
Lou Pimber	...	Johnny Brown (as Luis Pimber)
Newell Alexander	...	Sheriff Deets
Allison Gordon	...	Cassey May
Paul McCarthy-Boyington	...	Newman Hicks
Jeffery Dean	...	Kemp Reeves
Bill Crouch	...	Blacksmith
Link Leavere	...	Terrence Long
Benn Wiebe	...	Digger Barnes

Storyline

In 1889, a reclusive gun-for-hire, Cole Brandt, travels the barren Arizona desert bringing wanted fugitives to justice, dead or alive. He drifts from town to town, hunting down and seeking revenge on the men who killed his wife and child five years prior. When his travels take him to the lawless town of Dead River, he signs on to protect The Majestic Saloon, owned by Thomas Morgan and his wife, Sarah. Brandt soon meets a beautiful, innocent prostitute, Cassey May, who works at The Raven, the local brothel and hotel. Travis McCain, the owner of The Raven, is an outlaw who has taken control of Dead River, leaving the residents to live in fear of McCain and his rouge group of men. McCain soon learns about the relationship between Brandt and Cassey May, and threatens Cassey May with her life. Cassey May defies McCain, escaping The Raven, seeking protection with Sarah and Brandt at The Majestic Saloon. Brandt is then faced with the dangerous task of defending Sarah and Cassey May, with no ...

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Plot Keywords:

revenge | showdown | female gunfighter | dual wield | street shootout | 

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Taglines:

The Day Has Come

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 September 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

O duelo dos fora da lei

Filming Locations:

Gammons Gulch, Arizona, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Freewill Films, Silver Bullet Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the Majestic , Morgan assembles and loads his shotgun twice.

User Reviews

Independent western with all the right stuff.

I was really impressed with the overall quality of this little gem. It's hard to make a western these days, especially on an independent film budget. Director Dustin Rikert pulls it off with aplomb! Interesting shots and snappy pacing keep your eyes glued to the screen. It really feels hot and dusty like a good western should. Some great sets and production design. Fine performances all around by the cast, and some excellent stunt work. Fans of the genre won't be disappointed. It's a fun story with classic western elements and is well worth your time. Good escapist fare. Makes me want to see more independent film makers take a shot at a truly under represented tradition in modern cinema. Grab a bag of popcorn and enjoy.