The Last Outlaw (1993)

Left for dead by his bank robbing gang, a marauder joins a posse to seek revenge.

Director:

Geoff Murphy

Writer:

Eric Red

Stars:

Mickey Rourke, Dermot Mulroney, Ted Levine

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mickey Rourke	...	Graff
Dermot Mulroney	...	Eustis
Ted Levine	...	Potts
John C. McGinley	...	Wills
Steve Buscemi	...	Philo
Keith David	...	Lovecraft
Daniel Quinn	...	Loomis
Gavan O'Herlihy	...	Marshal Sharp
Richard Fancy	...	Banker McClintock
Tom Connor	...	Bank Teller
Sid Klinge	...	Young Man
Phil Mead	...	Bartender
Paul Ben-Victor	...	Posseman Grubb
Greg Doty	...	Posseman #1
J.D. Garfield	...	Posseman #2 (as John David Garfield)

Storyline

After a bloodbath of a robbery taken right out of "The Wild Bunch" and then being betrayed by his gang, Graff joins the side of the law to hunt his enemies and kill them one by one.

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Plot Keywords:

rifle | killing an animal | u.s. mexico border | small town | horse | 

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Taglines:

You're looking at the face of a killer with nothing left to lose.

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Genres:

Action | Western

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong, graphic violence, and for language

Did You Know?

Trivia

The former soldier who becomes an outlaw and has never recovered from the Civil War is extremely common in Westerns - most obviously Clint Eastwood in "The Outlaw Josey Wales", 1976.

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Goofs

At the beginning or the movie, we see a screen banner telling us the story's setting is New Mexico and takes place in 1873. Many of the characters use a Colt Single Action Army Revolver, some of which show significant wear. This pistol was introduced in 1873. It is unlikely that such a large number of the characters in this movie would possess a weapon that had just been released, especially with noticeable wear and customization (nickel plating, pearl handle plates, etc.).

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Quotes

Potts: [looking across the Rio Grande at a desert] That ain't Mexico. Where's all the women at?

User Reviews

Hidden Gem

Having never been the biggest Mickey Rourke fan and not entirely entirely familiar with Dermot Mulroney's work, i was skeptical about watching this movie. Needless to say, i got past my skepticism. The only complaint I have about this movie was Mickey Rourke's mustache (damn! what where they thinking?) The tension never really lets up throughout the movie. After a daring bank robbery the gang turns on their leader (rourke) and heads for Mexico, never quite sure if the posse is on their trail or not, and not quite sure of their new leader (mulroney.) To call this movie a "thriller" would go to far but if there was ever a "western-thriller-type-movie" then this is it. The whole movie has a very dark overcast, very well put together, and very well written.

P.S. anybody seen THE WILD BUNCH lately?

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 October 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Last Outlaw

Filming Locations:

Abiquiu, New Mexico, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Home Box Office (HBO)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1