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Goin' South (1978)

Goin' South (1978)
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Sentenced to hang in a backwater western town, horse thief Henry Moon (Jack Nicholson) is saved when frontierswoman Julia Tate (Mary Steenburgen) agrees to marry him. Taking advantage of the town law that prohibits the execution of married men, Moon follows Tate back to her ranch, planning all the while to escape at the first possible opportunity. But Tate insists that he honor his end of the bargain at work on the ranch. She has no intention of consummating the union, a fact that drives the hot-to-trot Moon up a wall. She puts him to work on the gold mine that she has on her property, while his old gang prepares to relieve the couple of their gold once it's on the surface. Jack Nicholson personally selected movie newcomer Mary Steenburgen for Goin' South. The film also features John Belushi in the role of a dyspeptic deputy. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, (more)
Director(s):
Jack Nicholson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
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Synopsis of Goin' South

Sentenced to hang in a backwater western town, horse thief Henry Moon (Jack Nicholson) is saved when frontierswoman Julia Tate (Mary Steenburgen) agrees to marry him. Taking advantage of the town law that prohibits the execution of married men, Moon follows Tate back to her ranch, planning all the while to escape at the first possible opportunity. But Tate insists that he honor his end of the bargain at work on the ranch. She has no intention of consummating the union, a fact that drives the hot-to-trot Moon up a wall. She puts him to work on the gold mine that she has on her property, while his old gang prepares to relieve the couple of their gold once it's on the surface. Jack Nicholson personally selected movie newcomer Mary Steenburgen for Goin' South. The film also features John Belushi in the role of a dyspeptic deputy. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
108 mins

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Director(s):
Jack Nicholson
Writer(s):
Herman John Shanner, Alan Mandel, John Herman Shaner
Producer(s):
Harry Gittes, Harold Schneider
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Mild Violence, Not For Children, Violence, Adult Humor, Adult Situations)
Categories:
Comedy, Westerns
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Mike R.

As years go by, this movie seems only to get better. If I remember correctly, it tanked at the box office when it was released. My wife and I really didn't think much of it when we saw it at the theatre way back when. However, HBO ran it in the '80's and it has seen a lot of cable TV airplay since. This movie is really Nicholson at his comedic best. It also introduces Steenburgen, and has Belushi, DeVito, and Lloyd in some of their earliest film roles. My buddies and I still recite dialogue from this movie on a regular basis ( "boiled is best..." "I can keep this up all day long!" etc.) If you've never seen it, this is not one to miss.

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Steve K.

I've always loved this tale of trust and deception involving a backwoods and hilarious outlaw Henry Moon waiting to hang (Jack Nicholson) and the one who saves him (Mary Steenburgen) in order to help her dig for gold. Must have seen this movie about a dozen times now because I fall heads over heels for the characters, including the zany but selfish family of Henry Moon, and a host of big-name Hollywood characters who play the sheriff and his team and others (I won't divulge who they are). Never do I feel that I am watching a movie when I view this one - I'm there!

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Allen V.

Funny movie, Jack Nicholson being Mr Moon was a good outlet for his talents and humor. Mr Moon a little wicked, a little crazy, living large! Poor Mary trying to figure it out and coming through in the end. Good movie from the 70's era.

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