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Goin' South

Goin' South

In 1868 Longhorn Texas, a convicted outlaw had two choices: get hung, or get married.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Goin' South
  • Genres: Comedy, Western, Romance
  • Release Date: 1978-10-06
  • Runtime: 109 minutes
  • Rating: 5.801/10 (156 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $7,435,671
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.1336
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

as Henry Moon

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

as Julia Tate

Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd

as Towfield

John Belushi

John Belushi

as Hector

Veronica Cartwright

Veronica Cartwright

as Hermine

Richard Bradford

Richard Bradford

as Sheriff Kyle

Jeff Morris

Jeff Morris

as Big Abe

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

as Hog

Tracey Walter

Tracey Walter

as Coogan

Gerald H. Reynolds

Gerald H. Reynolds

as Polty

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Keywords

small towntexasanti herodark comedygold rushgold minemarriage of convenienceoutlawbattle of the sexes1860spost american civil war

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goin' South?

Goin' South is a Comedy, Western, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1978-10-06.

Who are the main actors in Goin' South?

The main cast includes Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, Christopher Lloyd, John Belushi, Veronica Cartwright, .

Where can I watch Goin' South online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Goin' South is available.

Is Goin' South based on a true story?

In 1868 Longhorn Texas, a convicted outlaw had two choices: get hung, or get married.

What is the IMDb rating of Goin' South?

Goin' South has an IMDb rating of 5.801/10 based on 156 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Goin' South?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $7,435,671 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Goin' South?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Goin' South filmed?

Goin' South was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Goin' South?

The total runtime of Goin' South is 109 minutes.

Is Goin' South suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Goin' South?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Goin' South.

Does Goin' South have a post-credit scene?

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