Goin' South(1978)
“In 1868 Longhorn Texas, a convicted outlaw had two choices: get hung, or get married.”
Overview
Henry Moon is captured for a capital offense by a posse when his horse quits while trying to escape to Mexico. He finds that there is a post-Civil War law in the small town that any single or widowed woman can save him from the gallows by marrying him.
Director
Jack Nicholson
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Revenue
$7M
Cast
Jack Nicholson
as Henry Moon
Mary Steenburgen
as Julia Tate
Christopher Lloyd
as Towfield
John Belushi
as Hector
Veronica Cartwright
as Hermine
Richard Bradford
as Sheriff Kyle
Jeff Morris
as Big Abe
Danny DeVito
as Hog
Tracey Walter
as Coogan
Gerald H. Reynolds
as Polty
Luana Anders
as Mrs. Anderson
George W. Smith
as Mr. Anderson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Goin' South?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Goin' South (1978).
What is Goin' South about?▼
Henry Moon is captured for a capital offense by a posse when his horse quits while trying to escape to Mexico. He finds that there is a post-Civil War law in the small town that any single or widowed woman can save him from the gallows by marrying him.
Who directed Goin' South?▼
Goin' South was directed by Jack Nicholson and released in 1978. It is a comedy, western, romance film.
How long is Goin' South?▼
Goin' South has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in Goin' South?▼
The cast of Goin' South includes Jack Nicholson as Henry Moon, Mary Steenburgen as Julia Tate, Christopher Lloyd as Towfield, John Belushi as Hector, Veronica Cartwright as Hermine and more.
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