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Young Guns

Young Guns

Western · Action · Adventure · 1988

A group of young gunmen, led by Billy the Kid, become deputies to avenge the murder of the rancher who became their benefactor. But when Billy takes their authority too far, they become the hunted.

Movie details

Young Guns

“Six reasons why the west was wild.”

1988 Western · Action · Adventure 1h 47m

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TMDB

6.7 / 10

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A group of young gunmen, led by Billy the Kid, become deputies to avenge the murder of the rancher who became their benefactor. But when Billy takes their authority too far, they become the hunted.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Christopher Cain

Written by

John Fusco

Emilio Estevez

Emilio Estevez

William H. Bonney

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland

Doc Scurlock

Lou Diamond Phillips

Lou Diamond Phillips

Chavez y Chavez

Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen

Dick Brewer

Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney

Dirty Steve Stephens

Casey Siemaszko

Casey Siemaszko

Charley Bowdre

Terence Stamp

Terence Stamp

John Tunstall

Court is in session

Put Young Guns on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.