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.
Goin' South (1978) is a comedy, western and romance film directed by Jack Nicholson, released on October 6, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, Christopher Lloyd and John Belushi. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 174 ratings.
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Jack Nicholson
as Henry Moon
Mary Steenburgen
as Julia Tate
Christopher Lloyd
as Towfield
John Belushi
as Hector
Veronica Cartwright
as Hermine
Richard Bradford
as Sheriff Kyle
Jeff Morris
as Big Abe
Danny DeVito
as Hog
Tracey Walter
as Coogan
Gerald H. Reynolds
as Polty
Luana Anders
as Mrs. Anderson
George W. Smith
as Mr. Anderson
Directed by Jack Nicholson, written by Charles Shyer, Alan Mandell and John Herman Shaner, produced by Harold Schneider and Harry Gittes.
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 174 ratings.
Your wife will have to do that. Us ordinance husbands aren't allowed to. Going' South is directed by Jack Nicholson who also stars. It's co- written by John Herman Schneider, Al Ramrus, Charles Shyer and Alan Mandel. Co-starring with Nicholson is Mary Steenburgen and Christopher Lloyd. Music is by Perry Botkin Junior and cinematography by Nestor Almendros. 1866, Longhorn, Texas and plot finds Nicholson as Henry…
Reviewed on June 30, 2017
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The main cast of Goin' South (1978) includes Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, Christopher Lloyd, John Belushi and Veronica Cartwright. The film was directed by Jack Nicholson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Goin' South was released on October 6, 1978 and runs for 1h 49m.
Goin' South (1978) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 174 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, western and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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