The Desperate Trail(1994)
No one escapes from Marshal Bill Speakes.
The Desperate Trail Synopsis
Amiable con man Jack Cooper is on a westbound stagecoach, headed for the next batch of suckers who will mistake him for an easy mark. Fiery Sarah O'Rourke rides the same coach, handcuffed to lawman Bill Speakes and headed for the hangman. In a few hours, all should reach their destinations. But the trail they travel takes an unexpected turn: Cooper and O'Rourke are soon off the stage and running for their lives. The law ends and the chase begins in a very alive tale of wanted-dead-or-alive fugitives (Linda Fiorentino and Craig Sheffer) pursued by a marshal (Sam Elliott) who's a law unto himself.
The Desperate Trail (1994) is a western, action, drama and crime film directed by P.J. Pesce, released on October 21, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Sam Elliott, Craig Sheffer, Linda Fiorentino and Frank Whaley. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- P.J. Pesce
- Writers:
- Tom Abrams, P.J. Pesce
- Producers:
- Steven Stabler, Brad Krevoy
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Bonvillain
- Production:
- Turner Home Entertainment, Motion Picture Corporation of America
- Status:
- Released
The Desperate Trail (1994) Trailer
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The Desperate Trail Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Elliott
as Marshall Bill Speakes
Craig Sheffer
as Jack Cooper
Linda Fiorentino
as Sarah O'Rourke
Frank Whaley
as Walter Cooper
John Furlong
as Zeb Hollister
Bradley Whitford
as Tommy Donnelly
Gretchen Becker
as Con Woman in Saloon
- Robin Westphal
Robin Westphal
as Mamie Hollister
- Cecile Krevoy
Cecile Krevoy
as Con Woman in Saloon
- Andrea Camarena-Lindsay
Andrea Camarena-Lindsay
as Katrin
- Malissa Feruzzi
Malissa Feruzzi
as Kate Jessie
Rockne Tarkington
as Packo
Key crew
Directed by P.J. Pesce, written by Tom Abrams and P.J. Pesce, produced by Steven Stabler and Brad Krevoy.
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The Desperate Trail Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 25 ratings.
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The Desperate Trail – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Desperate Trail online?
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The Desperate Trail (1994) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Desperate Trail?
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The main cast of The Desperate Trail (1994) includes Sam Elliott, Craig Sheffer, Linda Fiorentino, Frank Whaley and John Furlong. The film was directed by P.J. Pesce. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Desperate Trail released?
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The Desperate Trail was released on October 21, 1994 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Desperate Trail worth watching?
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The Desperate Trail (1994) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western, action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Desperate Trail?
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