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Forsaken

  • 2015
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
15K
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Donald Sutherland and Kiefer Sutherland in Forsaken (2015)
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In 1872, an embittered gunslinger named John Henry Clayton attempts to make amends with his estranged father Reverend Samuel Clayton while their community is besieged by ruthless land-grabbe... Read allIn 1872, an embittered gunslinger named John Henry Clayton attempts to make amends with his estranged father Reverend Samuel Clayton while their community is besieged by ruthless land-grabbers.In 1872, an embittered gunslinger named John Henry Clayton attempts to make amends with his estranged father Reverend Samuel Clayton while their community is besieged by ruthless land-grabbers.

  • Director
    • Jon Cassar
  • Writers
    • Brad Mirman
    • Tari
  • Stars
    • Esther Purves-Smith
    • Kiefer Sutherland
    • Donald Sutherland
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jon Cassar
    • Writers
      • Brad Mirman
      • Tari
    • Stars
      • Esther Purves-Smith
      • Kiefer Sutherland
      • Donald Sutherland
    • 124User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 9 nominations total

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    Esther Purves-Smith
    • Shot Child Mother
    Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland
    • John Henry Clayton
    Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    • Reverend Samuel Clayton
    Lex Cassar
    • Tim Slade
    Graeme Black
    • Hank Plummer
    Dave Trimble
    Dave Trimble
    • Mr. Parsons
    Joe Norman Shaw
    Joe Norman Shaw
    • Silver Barrel Bartender
    Aaron Poole
    Aaron Poole
    • Frank Tillman
    Michael Wincott
    Michael Wincott
    • Dave Turner
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • James McCurdy
    Chris Ippolito
    Chris Ippolito
    • Bob Waters
    Dylan Smith
    Dylan Smith
    • Little Ned
    Landon Liboiron
    Landon Liboiron
    • Will Pickard
    Micheal Mitchell
    • Clyde Burnett
    • (as Michael Mitchell)
    Justin Michael Carriere
    Justin Michael Carriere
    • Ed Tealy
    Wesley Morgan
    • Sam Hatch
    David McNally
    David McNally
    • Mr. Harper
    Christopher Rosamond
    Christopher Rosamond
    • Daniel Peterson
    • Director
      • Jon Cassar
    • Writers
      • Brad Mirman
      • Tari
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Kiefer Sutherland was motivated to craft a film that he could do with his father Donald, so he enlisted writer Brad Mirman to write a western story about a father and son, to be played on screen by a father and son. Kiefer claimed that they had waited years for the right script to come along, but with Donald approaching 80 it was the point that they felt it had to be done sooner rather than later.
    • Goofs
      When John Henry goes to buy another gun he chooses the LeMat revolver. The shop keeper remarks that it is 9 shots and a 10 gauge shotgun and places a box of cartridges on the counter. The shotgun barrel on a LeMat is 20 gauge not 10 and it is a cap and ball revolver that does not use cartridges.
    • Quotes

      Gentleman Dave Turner: John Henry. Whatever happens next, I want you to know that I did not sanction that cowardly act against your father. Personally I find that action damnable and deserving of the fate you brought upon them.

      John Henry Clayton: Then you'll be leaving.

      Gentleman Dave Turner: Can't do that. No one hires a gunman who runs from trouble.

      John Henry Clayton: You don't have to run Dave. You can walk.

      Gentleman Dave Turner: The terms of my employment won't allow me to do that.

      John Henry Clayton: This here LeMat's mighty heavy. Puts me at a disadvantage.

      Gentleman Dave Turner: What would you suggest?

      John Henry Clayton: Would you be kind enough to let me go back inside and retrieve myself a Colt?

      Gentleman Dave Turner: - nods

      John Henry Clayton: Thank you.

      Gentleman Dave Turner: - nods again

    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Kiefer Sutherland/Carice van Houten (2016)

    User reviews124

    Featured review
    7/10

    Typical, but still awesome

    Its a story we've seen a hundred times. Guy comes into town, there's the troublemakers, love interest, and family accord.

    It does differ from the typical storylines a bit. Clichés en masse but still pulls it off. There are some twists to this plot which don't follow the usual formula, and its nice to see it not completely riddled with certainty.

    The cast is absolutely fantastic, no matter how big or small the roles. Some of my favourites in here: Michael Wincott, Demi Moore, Kiefer Sutherland, i mean what's not to like.

    All in all, its a good old fashioned western which sets out to do as it does. A good watch.

    Overall 6.5/10 Entertainment Value 7.5/10 - Anything with Michael Wincott automatically gets a star bump from me, but this film deserved it.
    • martymoves
    • Feb 3, 2023
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    • Release date
      • February 19, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • France
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Minds Eye Entertainment (Canada)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Terk Edilmiş
    • Filming locations
      • CL Ranch, Springbank, Alberta, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Minds Eye Entertainment
      • Panacea Entertainment
      • FilmWest Productions
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    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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