Red Headed Stranger (1986)
Revisionist western about fallen preacher Shay, who guns down his wife Raysha for running off with another man. Wandering, he meets single mom Laurie. However, helpless sheriff Scoby wants Shay to help him fight the villainous Clavers.
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Rev. Julian Shay -
Raysha Shay -
Sheriff Reese Scoby - Driscoll, Montana -
Larn Claver -
Laurie -
Odie Claver -
Cauley Felps -
Cindy Logan
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Nathan - Laurie's Son
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Avery Claver
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Eugene Claver
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Calvin Claver
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Victor Claver -
Rev. Longley
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Mrs. Longley
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Director:
William D. WittliffWriter:
William D. Wittliff (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Levon Helm was originally cast in the movie as a U.S. Marshal. Before filming began, Helm shot himself in the leg while practicing quick-draw techniques in his backyard and the role had to be recast.
Goofs
In a long shot with a windmill, the windmill is turning, but facing away from the wind's direction as revealed by dust blowing, etc. (the wrong way).
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Release Date:
31 October 1986Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Austin, Texas, USAContribute to this page
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