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Red Headed Stranger

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The Rev. Shay (Willie Nelson) moves out West to set up his new home in Montana so that he can spread God's word. But when his wife, Raysha (Morgan Fairchild), leaves him for another man -- in part because she wants to return to Philadelphia -- the reverend decides to replace his spiritual ways with a gun. After shooting down his wife and her lover, he battles a landowner intent on keeping all of the town's water for himself. But his deadly ways make him yearn for a belief in God again.
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Hilary A I quite enjoyed it. The relaxed pacing is in synch with the music. A cliche story line but then what isn't? It's a Western. Aside from being in the pantheon of Country music legends, Willie Nelson shows us he can act a decent preacher too. Morgan Fairchild and Katherine Ross fill their roles nicely. And, costuming is tremendous. There is a period authenticity that looks aged, well worn. I'm adding it to my 'I'd See It Again' list. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/25 Full Review Janice M Not bad. It's pretty much your typical more modern western. Always a bully in town and the townspeople getting revenge. I was interested in seeing how it ended and I watched it all the way through. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/08/24 Full Review alan g Who ever thought this pot head could act. Yes his music is good but his acting is horrble. This is a violent mysoginistic movie. Revenge but no redemption. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review Audience Member I love this one with Willie Nelson. Yes I recommend it James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas April 28, 2023. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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William D. Wittliff

Director

Willie Nelson

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Morgan Fairchild

Raysha Shay

Katharine Ross

Laurie

R. G. Armstrong

Sheriff Reese Scoby - Driscoll, Montana

Royal Dano

Larn Claver
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Synopsis The Rev. Shay (Willie Nelson) moves out West to set up his new home in Montana so that he can spread God's word. But when his wife, Raysha (Morgan Fairchild), leaves him for another man -- in part because she wants to return to Philadelphia -- the reverend decides to replace his spiritual ways with a gun. After shooting down his wife and her lover, he battles a landowner intent on keeping all of the town's water for himself. But his deadly ways make him yearn for a belief in God again.
Director
William D. Wittliff
Producer
Willie Nelson, William D. Wittliff
Screenwriter
William D. Wittliff
Production Co
Panagea, Wrangler Jeans, RHS Studio Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 3, 2021
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Surround
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