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Shoot the Sun Down
In 1836 the American West was a burning desert awash with bushwackers, scalphunters and adventurers in search of forgotten gold . . .
Genres
Western
Overview
Couple of strangers arrive in a small town, each one after a different thing.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
100 min
Release Date
1978-05-08
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
4.3
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Margot Kidder
The Woman from England
Christopher Walken
Mr. Rainbow
Bo Brundin
The Captain
Jorge Cervera Jr.
Lieutenant
Geoffrey Lewis
Scalphunter
A Martinez
Sunbearer
Michael Eiland
Shipping Agent
Don Hann
Barber
Sacheen Littlefeather
Navajo Woman
Ben Zeller
Assayer
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