Western · United States of America · 1986 · 1h 45m

Red Headed Stranger

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Director
William D. Wittliff
Cast
Willie Nelson as Rev. Julian Shay Morgan Fairchild as Raysha Shay R.G. Armstrong as Sheriff Reese Scoby Royal Dano as Larn Claver Katharine Ross as Laurie Sonny Carl Davis as Odie Claver
Crew
Neil Roach — Director of Photography Stephen Purvis — Editor Eric A. Williams — Editor Bucky Meadows — Original Music Composer Willie Nelson — Original Music Composer William D. Wittliff — Writer
Synopsis

Reverend Julian Shay (Willie Nelson) strode into the saloon, pulled out his six-shooter, and killed his adulterous wife (Morgan Fairchild) and the man she had left him for. It was the beginning of his violent transformation from God-Loving preacher to ruthless outlaw.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
William D. Wittliff Director Neil Roach Director of Photography Stephen Purvis Editor Eric A. Williams Editor Bucky Meadows Original Music Composer Willie Nelson Original Music Composer William D. Wittliff Writer Willie Nelson Producer William D. Wittliff Producer Cary White Production Design
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