Product Description: A horse thief escapes hanging by marrying a proper woman who expects him to work her gold mine. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 04/11/2006 Starring: Jack Nicholson Richard Bradford Run time: 101 minutes Rating: Pg Director: Jack Nicholson
Amazon.com: Nicholson directed and starred in this Western spoof about an outlaw who is saved from hanging by a young widow (Mary Steenburgen) who puts him to work as an indentured servant. She has a gold mine that no one knows about and she wants him to help her get the gold before anyone else finds out. But, of course, his old gang--who gave him up to the law in the first place--finds out about the mine and wants a piece of it. This was filmed in the late 1970s, when drug use was rampant (and not particularly frowned upon) in Hollywood; keep that in mind when you listen to Nicholson's stuffy-nose delivery. Alternately amusing and flat, with a cast that includes Steenburgen in her first movie role and John Belushi in a tiny part as a member of the gang, also making his film debut. --Marshall Fine
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Rating: - What a cast!
First off, there's Jack as the male lead (he also directed). But then you also got John Belushi in his movie debut (lot of people don't know this), Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen in HER movie debut, ... Read More
Rating: - If you're lookin' for a good movie, well ya dang sure got your wish!
I had never heard of this movie, directed by Jack Nicholson...needless to say it's pretty funny. I loved all of the character actors, and just the expressions on their faces throughout the movie. I've watched ... Read More
Rating: - If you like Jack, you'll love this...
As an obviously biased fan, I find this somewhat obscure movie ( I actually saw it when it was originally released) to be an extention of Nicholson's offbeat sense of humor. Add in a supporting cast of unknowns ... Read More
Rating: - HILARIOUS AND ENTERTAINING!
I wish Jack Nicholson had a lot more comic roles throughout his prolific and brilliant career. In "Goin' South", he absolutely shines. He's having fun, and this isn't just him acting. He loves his character! From ... Read More
Rating: - Beware: Over Indulgent Director/Actor Ahead
I saw this flick on HBO when I was in high school many, many years ago. Jack Nicholson directs as well as stars in this vehicle. I purchased this film because I vaguely recalled a humorous scene where Nicholson ... Read More
- What a cast!
- If you like Jack, you'll love this...
- Beware: Over Indulgent Director/Actor Ahead