An unconventional retelling of the life of William Walker, a 19th century American mercenary leader who became the president of Nicaragua.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Ed Harris | ... | William Walker | |
| Richard Masur | ... | Ephraim Squier | |
| 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) | |
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Roberto López Espinoza | ... | Mayorga |
| Gerrit Graham | ... | Norvell Walker | |
| William O'Leary | ... | James Walker | |
| Blanca Guerra | ... | Yrena | |
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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. All is being financed by an American multimillionaire who has his own interest in this country. Written by Volker Boehm
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According to the Turner Classic Movies website, the "film had the complete cooperation from the Sandanista Government, and the Nicaraguan Cinema Institute". See more »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'. See more »Alternate Versions
All horsefalls using tripwires were cut from the UK release, but the complete version has been shown twice on network TV (BBC2). See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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4 December 1987 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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In-Cine Compañía Industrial Cinematográfica, Northern, Walker Films Limited See more »
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Walker was both a box office and critical failure upon its initial release, and even though it's not hard to see why (viewers expecting a historic drama played straight, by Cox of all directors, will be sorely disappointed), it certainly deserves to be rediscovered by a whole new audience. OK maybe Cox tries to be "cult" a little too hard for his own good, but that aside he pulls it off surprisingly well. Ed Harris is OK in the leading role but I would have LOVED to see Gary Oldman portray the semi-insane William Walker. If any role called for scenery consumption, it's this one. Watch it for the great Peckinpah-esquire shooting in slow motion, the amusing anachronisms (choppers, computers, Newsweek magazines, Coca-Cola bottles, Marlboros), the general air of absurdity and psychotronic charm, the comedic touches, the political commentary and the great cinematography. Walker is good exactly because it refuses to take itself overly serious.