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What is the name of the movie with Young Guns?

Young Guns is a 1988 American biographical Western film directed by Christopher Cain and written by John Fusco. The film is the first to be produced by Morgan Creek Productions.

Who are the actors in Young Guns 2?

Young Guns II is a 1990 American Western film and a sequel to Young Guns (1988). It stars Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Christian Slater, and features William Petersen as Pat Garrett. It was written and produced by John Fusco and directed by Geoff Murphy . It follows the life...

Where was Billy the Kid Young Guns filmed?

The film is a retelling of the adventures of Billy the Kid during the Lincoln County War, which took place in New Mexico during 1877–78. It was filmed in and around New Mexico. Historian Paul Hutton called Young Guns the most historically accurate of all Billy the Kid films as of June 1990.

What does Judge Wilson do to arrest Tunstall's young friends?

Judge Wilson can't do anything, since Sheriff Brady is one of Murphy's men. But attorney Alex persuades him to constitute Tunstall's young friends to Deputies and give them warrants of arrest for the murderers. Instead of arresting them, William Bonney just shoots them down.

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Is Young Guns based on a true story?

The film is a retelling of the adventures of Billy the Kid during the Lincoln County War, which took place in New Mexico during 1877–78. It was filmed in and around New Mexico. Historian Paul Hutton called Young Guns the most historically accurate of all Billy the Kid films as of June 1990.

Who is Mallory in Young Guns?

Lisa BanesCast (in credits order) verified as completeEmilio Estevez...William H. BonneyPatrick Wayne...Pat GarrettLisa Banes...MallorySam Gauny...MortonCody Palance...Baker35 more rows

Who played Doc Holliday in Young Guns?

Kiefer SutherlandYoung Guns (1988) - Kiefer Sutherland as Doc Scurlock - IMDb.

Is Chavez in Young Guns 2?

The original had a definitive ending. But that didn't stop Chavez from returning in Young Guns II. It's been over thirty years since Emilio Estevez saddled up as Billy the Kid, but apparently the actor has reunited with original Writer John Fusco to get a third movie up and running.

Is Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen brothers?

He is the son of actor Martin Sheen and the older brother of Charlie Sheen....Emilio EstevezChildren2ParentsMartin Sheen (father) Janet Templeton (mother)RelativesRamon Estevez (brother) Charlie Sheen (brother) Renée Estevez (sister) Joe Estevez (paternal uncle)FamilyEstevez6 more rows

How old was Lou Diamond Phillips when he filmed La Bamba?

age 24Lou Diamond Phillips was age 24 when he played teen-aged Ritchie Valens during filming in 1986. Marshall Crenshaw was age 33 when he played 22-year-old Buddy Holly.

Was Dirty Steve Stephens a real person?

Steve "Dirtface" Stephens (died 20 July 1878) was an American Wild West outlaw and a member of the Lincoln County Regulators.

Who was Doc that ran with Billy the Kid?

Doc ScurlockJosiah Gordon "Doc" Scurlock (January 11, 1849 – July 25, 1929) was an American Old West figure, cowboy, and gunfighter. A founding member of the Regulators during the Lincoln County War in New Mexico, Scurlock rode alongside such men as Billy the Kid.

Was Billy the Kid real?

Billy the Kid (born Henry McCarty; September 17 or November 23, 1859 – July 14, 1881), also known by the pseudonym William H. Bonney, was an outlaw and gunfighter of the American Old West, who killed eight men before he was shot and killed at the age of 21.

Was Jane Greathouse a real person?

Jane Greathouse never existed, but her character in the movie was based on Jim Greathouse, who owned a station house about 50 miles northeast of White Oaks, not a whorehouse in White Oaks. In the movie: The Kid demands Chisum to pay $500 owed to him.

What happened to Chavez y Chavez?

He was eventually arrested on May 26, 1894 in Socorro, New Mexico. A jury found him guilty, and he was sentenced to death by hanging.

Storyline

1878 in New Mexico: John Tunstall picks up young gun men from the road to have them work on his ranch, but also to teach them reading and to civilize them. However he's a thorn in the side of the rich rancher Murphy, as he's a competitor in selling cattle. One day he's shot by Murphy's men.

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At night, the actors would actually get together to play music and sing. When they were drunk, they'd make Lou Diamond Phillips sing "La Bamba", as he had played Ritchie Valens in La Bamba (1987).

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By what name was Young Guns (1988) officially released in India in English?

Who plays Kief Sutherland in Western Duds?

The good news: Kief Sutherland looks at home in Western duds. Emilio Estevez delivers a spirited performance in the lead role.

Who plays John Tunstall in Lincoln?

John Tunstall (Terence Stamp) is in Lincoln when he spots lawmen trying to chase down a young thief.

What do Bonney and the other young men who have been working for him call themselves?

When those wishes turn deadly and he has Tunstall ambushed, Bonney and the other young men who have been working for him get themselves deputized, call themselves The Regulators and set out to even the score.

When the cavalry arrives to support Murphy’s legion of guns, what does Doc say?

Doc, when the cavalry arrives to support Murphy’s legion of guns: “Billy, we’re good, but this is getting ridiculous.”

Who was trying to convince Chavez y Chavez not to leave the gang?

William Bonney, trying to convince Chavez y Chavez not to leave the gang: “See, you got three or four good pals, you got yourself a tribe. There ain’t nothing stronger than that.”

Who throws knives in the Regulators?

All of the Regulators have their little specialty to help the audience remember who they are, Bowdre is a pugilist, Chavez throws knives, Dirty Stevens uses a shotgun, and Doc Scurlock carries a Sharps rifle. One of my favorite scenes is when Chavez makes them drink peyote to decide their next move.

How many Regulators were there in Billy the Kid?

There were roughly a dozen Regulators during the Lincoln County War but that was trimmed down to six, apparently because no one could think of a dozen stock characters. Charlie Sheen plays Dick Brewer, the straight arrow foreman; Emilio Estevez is the rather psychotic Billy; Kiefer Sutherland plays Doc Scurlock, the poet; Casey Siemasko is Charlie Bowdre, the nice guy, Lou Diamond Philips is Jose Chavez y Chavez, the token ethnic, a Navajo; and Dermot Mulroney’s Steve Stephens is the obligatory racist, who constantly taunts Chaevez, although it is a pale imitation of the virulent racism that existed at the time. Lou Diamond Philips even commented that he had to speak in Spanish on a regular basis, otherwise people might forget that he is the ethnic character. All of the Regulators have their little specialty to help the audience remember who they are, Bowdre is a pugilist, Chavez throws knives, Dirty Stevens uses a shotgun, and Doc Scurlock carries a Sharps rifle.

How many stars did Young Guns 2 have?

Roger Ebert, who gave Young Guns II 2 stars out of 4 stars, stated that "the screenplay feels unfinished, the direction is ambling, but the performances are interesting.". Chris Hicks from Deseret News gave the film 2 out of 4 stars, stating Young Guns II was "sumptuously shot, very well-acted and full of potential.".

How much did Young Guns 2 gross?

It finished third for the weekend, behind Ghost (in its fourth week) and Presumed Innocent (in its second week). The film went on to gross $44,143,410 in the United States and Canada.

What happened to Brushy Bill in Billy the Kid?

The epilogue reveals that Arkansas Dave was beheaded once he reached Mexico to discourage more outlaws from crossing the border; Garrett's book detailing his pursuit of Billy was a dismal failure and he is eventually shot and killed in 1908; Brushy Bill met with the governor of New Mexico, but despite corroboration from several surviving friends of the Kid, he was discredited and died less than a month later; whether or not Brushy Bill was Billy the Kid remains a mystery. The final shot shows Billy pointing his gun at an off-screen target, saying to the target "I'll make you famous".

Why did Kiefer Sutherland refuse to return to Young Guns?

It has been reported that Kiefer Sutherland, faced with scheduling conflicts, refused to return to the Young Guns franchise unless his character died in the movie's "Stinking Springs Shoot Out". Writer John Fusco fought against this demand, but ultimately rewrote the scene to accommodate Sutherland's schedule.

Who is Brushy Bill?

In 1950, attorney Charles Phalen is contacted by an elderly man named "Brushy Bill" Roberts. Brushy Bill tells Phalen that he is dying and wants to receive a pardon that he was promised 70 years before by the governor of New Mexico, claiming that he is really William H. Bonney aka "Billy The Kid", whom "everyone" knows to have been shot and killed by Pat Garrett in 1881. Phalen then asks if Bill has any proof that he is the famous outlaw.

Who played Billy in Brushy Bill?

The New Mexico governor has issued warrants for the arrests of those involved in the Lincoln County Wars, including Billy, Doc Scurlock ( Sutherland ), and Jose Chavez y Chavez ( Phillips ), who are dragged into town and imprisoned to await hanging.

Where does Billy steal cattle?

So, Billy steals some of his cattle to get money they can use to get to Mexico. Billy and the gang soon come to the town of White Oaks, where they meet with former companion, Jane Greathouse ( Jenny Wright ), who runs a local bordello. Later that night, the town lynch mob comes for the gang and is intent on a hanging.

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Overview

Plot

John Tunstall (Stamp), an educated Englishman and cattle rancher in Lincoln County, New Mexico, hires wayward young gunmen to live and work on his ranch. Tunstall is in heavy competition with a well-connected Irishman named Lawrence Murphy (Palance), who owns a large ranch; their men clash on a regular basis. Tunstall recruits Billy (Estevez) and advises him to renounce violence, saying, "He who sows the wind will reap the whirlwind." Tensions escalate between the two cam…

Cast

• Emilio Estevez as William H. "Billy the Kid" Bonney
• Kiefer Sutherland as Josiah Gordon "Doc" Scurlock
• Lou Diamond Phillips as Jose Chavez y Chavez
• Charlie Sheen as Richard "Dick" Brewer

Release

The film was released on VHS on January 4, 1989 and on DVD on March 17, 1998 by Artisan Home Entertainment.

Reception

Despite nay-saying from official critics the movie was a box-office hit, and grossed $45.7 million in the US and Canada. Internationally it grossed $11 million for a worldwide total of $56 million.
The film received primarily negative reviews from critics. It currently holds a 41% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 37 reviews, with an average rating of 4.6/10 with the consensus: "Young Guns rounds up a posse of attractive young leads, but this cheerfully shallow Brat Pack western ultimat…

Sequel

A sequel, titled Young Guns II, was released in 1990.

External links

• Young Guns at IMDb
• Young Guns at Rotten Tomatoes
• Young Guns at Metacritic
• Young Guns at Box Office Mojo