Goin' South
"In 1868 Longhorn Texas, a convicted outlaw had two choices: get hung, or get married."
Originally released in 1978. Goin' South is a comedy/western film. directed by Jack Nicholson.
Starring Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, and Christopher Lloyd
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 6, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (157 votes)
Box Office
$7.4M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $7,435,671
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goin' South about?
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 widow...
Who directed Goin' South?
Goin' South was directed by Jack Nicholson.
How long is Goin' South?
Goin' South has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Goin' South released?
Goin' South was released on October 6, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Goin' South?
The main cast of Goin' South includes Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, Christopher Lloyd, John Belushi, Veronica Cartwright.
Is Goin' South worth watching?
Goin' South has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 157 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.