Gunfighter's Moon

1995
PG-13
1h 35m

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A notorious gunfighter returns to his ex-wife, who only wants him to save her sheriff husband from being killed by gunmen out to free his condemned prisoner.A notorious gunfighter returns to his ex-wife, who only wants him to save her sheriff husband from being killed by gunmen out to free his condemned prisoner.A notorious gunfighter returns to his ex-wife, who only wants him to save her sheriff husband from being killed by gunmen out to free his condemned prisoner.

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7merklekranz

Another fine Lance Henriksen performance ..................

One of the better westerns to come along since the "spaghetti western" era. Lance Hanriksen is a tough gunfighter, who comes to the rescue of a town about to be besieged by three other gunfighters looking to spring one of their henchmen from jail. Kay Lenz is married to the stand in sheriff, and Henriksen is her daughter's long lost father. While there is some melodrama, the tense concluding gunfight is excellent. The film has good character development, and certainly qualifies as "female friendly". Seek this one out if you are a Lance Henriksen fan, because it is one of his best performances. ................................ - MERK

7neometer

A Good "Fantasty" Gunfighter flik

This is a very good "fantasy" gunfighter flik. I have watched it many times,yes there are some "goof ups" but it is still 10 stars better than " Gods Gun " which just today played on the Lone Star channel. It is well worth a look.Just don't look to hard at the time lines and there are more than one if you listen closely to some of the dialogs. This is also one of the movies that try to look at least some what the way the old west did. unlike movies like The War Wagon where Kirk Douglas wears pants that look more like tights than anything a man would have worn in those days. So don't look to hard just set back and enjoy the ride, it's fun

8Mike-369

excellent film props.

Excellent Western. No stellar stars but lead actor (Hendricksen) and lead actress (Kay Lenz)have a stellar performance. The supporting cast wasn't bad either. Believability waned a bit when Frank was shot and became bed ridden, yet was able to physically overcome both Jordan and Spud, then proceed to take out three "professional gunfighters." Frank's unbeknown daughter spent too much time dolting over him, without really explaining why. The development of Spud was also a bit confusing. But I considered it a western similar to Silverado, without the big budget and well worth watching.

10VanSulli

This is my all-time favorite movie!

I first saw this movie on a cable movie channel about six years ago. I only caught the last half of the movie, but I loved it so much I searched the TV listings and would watch it every time it came on. I would set my alarm for 2 or 3 AM, whenever it was scheduled, Finally I was asked what I wanted as a Christmas gift. The only thing I could think of was Gunfighter's Moon! When I received it, I was thrilled. I have watched it so many times that I have lost count. It never gets boring or old. It is a classic. Lance Henriksen was incredible as he portrayed Frank Morgan. I found myself "caring" for Morgan as he went through a range of emotions and conflicts. The only thing I am disappointed with is there was no sequel - I wish Gunfighter's Moon 2 had been considered and released. Maybe it will be. This movie has it all - love, struggles, gunfights, hard men and Lance Henriksen with an incredible smile.

10Pro Jury

Outstanding surprise

Q. How to add yet another Western to the world's vast library of movies that is both: (one) not completely predictable and (two) shamelessly plays up to Western hero stereotypes?

A. Gunfighter's Moon.

I loved everything about this movie and hope to find a widescreen version of it someday if such a thing exists. Although I have only seen this movie on pay movie channels, I was very impressed by the quality of the sound. Guns exploded. And (specially in the screen where the hero "kidnaps" the beautiful girl) the gallop of each horse pounded like thunder!

I hope everyone who sees this movie finds enjoyment.

Trivia
Rex Rossi, who was cowboy star Bob Steele's uncredited stunt double back in the 1940s, finally gets credited here as a stunt technical adviser in his last film.

Goofs
When Kristen pesters Morgan to show her how he shoots, Morgan's pistol fires sixteen shots. It only has chambers for six cartridges. For safety, usually only five chambers were loaded.

Quotes
Bret Landon: Whiskey.
[as the catina bartender ignores his request, Bret quickly takes out his gun and points it at the bartender]
Bret Landon: I said whiskey pig!
Jesse Landon: You better get my brother a drink friend or he will put a bullet in you.
[the bartender serves him a drink]
Jesse Landon: My name is Jesse Landon. This is my brother Bret. Have you heard of him?
Cantina Bartender: I don't think so Senor.
Jesse Landon: My brother and I looking for somebody. Can you tell us if that man is here.
Cantina Bartender: The name Senor?
Jesse Landon: Frank Morgan.
Cantina Bartender: I don't know anyone by that name.
Bret Landon: You lying amigo. Everyone knows Frank Morgan.
[the dog gets up and leaves]
Jesse Landon: Why is it so damn quite in here? Play some music! Where do you think you going 'chiquita'? Stay up there and dance! Are you so damn stupid you don't understand English? I said dance dammit!
Frank Morgan: Leave her alone.
[slowly gets up and stares without blinking]
Bret Landon: Morgan? is that you?
Jesse Landon: So, you're Frank Morgan? My name is Jesse Landon. This here is my brother Bret.
Frank Morgan: I know who you are. What do you have in mind?
Jesse Landon: People say you fast, but you wanna hear something funny? I think my brother here is a little faster.
Frank Morgan: We don't have to do this . Let me buy you a drink.
Bret Landon: I'll drink later.
Rosa: No you won't. You'll be dead. Both of you. When he pulls that gun, you both will be Dead!
Jesse Landon: He will be the one dead lady.
Frank Morgan: I saw you strap your gun on that bartender. You really fast kid. But you ain't gonna make it. Don't do this to yourself. Please.
Jesse Landon: Don't listen to him little brother. He trying to rattle you. You can do it! You younger and you faster. Look He's an old man for Christ's sake. Look at him he's yellow. He's scared of you. He's got piss swelling in his eyes. Listen, what did we ride out here from Kansas anyhow? So you, can have your name written in the wind forever, right? So what's it gonna be? You or him? Come on do it. Do it! Do it boy! Now!
Frank Morgan: [Bret pulls out his gun but Morgan is way faster and shoots Bret dead] He was just a... kid.
[turns to Jesse and cocks his gun again]
Frank Morgan: I have seen sons of bitches like you all my life.
Jesse Landon: No, no, Morgan, wait, wait! I ain't no gunfighter! My brother, he was the gunfighter. He was not even my real brother. He's my half-brother.
Frank Morgan: I'll give you an edge. Look what you done! Take it out... Do it! slowly... Now cock it... there's your edge...
Frank Morgan: [Jesse goes to shoot but is way to slow and Morgan shoots him but not killing him] Now get up damn you! Get Up! Get up and dance! Are you to stupid to understand English? Get up!
Rosa: Please Frank! Don't kill him! Stop! I'm begging you! For me, Rosa! No lo mates! No vale la pena! For me Frank , for me!