Young Guns (1988)

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Young Guns (1988) poster

A group of young gunmen, led by Billy the Kid, become deputies to avenge the murder of the rancher who became their benefactor. But when Billy takes their authority too far, they become the hunted.

Director: Christopher Cain
Genre: Western, Action, Adventure
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Brian Banks, Anthony Marinelli
Cinematography: Dean Semler
Editing: Jack Hofstra
Production: Morgan Creek Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $13M
Box Office: $45M
Original Language: en

Themes

Classic Western Stories, The Wild West and the Frontier, Spaghetti Western

Keywords

sheriff, bounty hunter, corruption, deputy sheriff, anti hero, ranch, based on true story, outlaw, neighbor, cowboy, aggressive, new mexico territory, 1870s, absurd, sentimental

Trailer

Young Guns Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Young Guns about?
A group of young gunmen, led by Billy the Kid, become deputies to avenge the murder of the rancher who became their benefactor. But when Billy takes their authority too far, they become the hunted.
Who directed Young Guns?
Young Guns was directed by Christopher Cain.
Who stars in Young Guns?
Young Guns stars Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Charlie Sheen, Dermot Mulroney, Casey Siemaszko.
How long is Young Guns?
Young Guns has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is Young Guns?
Young Guns is a Western, Action, Adventure film.
What is the budget of Young Guns?
Young Guns had a budget of $13M.
How much did Young Guns gross?
Young Guns grossed $45M worldwide.
Where was Young Guns produced?
Young Guns was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Young Guns?
The themes of Young Guns include: Classic Western Stories, The Wild West and the Frontier, Spaghetti Western.