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The Desperate Trail (1994)

The Desperate Trail (1994)
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In this western, which combines Old West authenticity with a modern outlook and neo-feminist perspective, Sarah O'Rourke (Linda Fiorentino) is a tough-minded woman who made the mistake of marrying a violent, abusive man. Sarah decides that she can take no more and kills her husband. It's Sarah's poor fortune that her late spouse's father is Marshall Bill Speakes (Sam Elliott), a bitter, no-nonsense lawman who will see to it that Sarah pays for her crime with her life. Sarah is being transported by stagecoach to another town; riding with Sarah and Speakes is Jack Cooper (Craig Sheffer), who is carrying $2,500 with him. En route, bandits attempt to hold up the stage; in the confusion, Sarah escapes with the money. Jack gives chase to get the money back, and while he catches up with her, they soon find they're both being pursued by Speakes, who is not about to let the niceties of the law prevent him from taking his revenge. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Sam ElliottLinda Fiorentino, (more)
Director(s):
P.J. Pesce
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Desperate Trail

In this western, which combines Old West authenticity with a modern outlook and neo-feminist perspective, Sarah O'Rourke (Linda Fiorentino) is a tough-minded woman who made the mistake of marrying a violent, abusive man. Sarah decides that she can take no more and kills her husband. It's Sarah's poor fortune that her late spouse's father is Marshall Bill Speakes (Sam Elliott), a bitter, no-nonsense lawman who will see to it that Sarah pays for her crime with her life. Sarah is being transported by stagecoach to another town; riding with Sarah and Speakes is Jack Cooper (Craig Sheffer), who is carrying $2,500 with him. En route, bandits attempt to hold up the stage; in the confusion, Sarah escapes with the money. Jack gives chase to get the money back, and while he catches up with her, they soon find they're both being pursued by Speakes, who is not about to let the niceties of the law prevent him from taking his revenge. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
92 mins

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Director(s):
P.J. Pesce
Writer(s):
Tom AbramsP.J. Pesce
Producer(s):
Brad KrevoySteven Stabler
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Categories:
Westerns
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Leisa W.

A pleasure to watch. If you are an old -fashioned western movie addict, you will enjoy this movie. Hard to see Sam Elliott in the role of a man who fights against one who is in the right. But, he is his same slow -talking, no -nonsense -taking western icon that western addicts love to see! Rent this for a relaxing evening with popcorn and a coke. Enjoy the old west and one of the greatest actors of that genre!

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Belinda W.

A different take on Sam Elliott, proves to be a good thing. Although sat in an old-fashion western style, the modern outlook does take on an everyday topic. Like a good western, for a chilly winter day, take a set and watch this one.

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Janell A.

It was good although Sam Elliott was the bad guy.

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