Closed Captioned; Standard Screen; Bio/Filmographies; Soundtrack English; Director's Comments; Dolby Digital 5.1 Re; Special Edition
Propelled by a rock 'n' roll soundtrack and populated by a handful of hot young Hollywood actors, "Young Guns" is a Western for the MTV generation. Set in 1870s New Mexico, it follows the career of six juvenile delinquents hired to defend the ranch of a British cattle baron. When the rancher is killed by town officials, the boys rebel against the powers-that-be by transforming themselves into a band of outlaws led by none other than Billy the Kid.
British ranchowner John Tunstall (Terence Stamp) hires six young men to help him tend and guard his ranch. In addition he also teaches them to read and to be civilized, but soon Tunstall is murdered by a corrupt and ruthless competing cattle rancher. The six 'young guns' go seeking revenge and are erroneously branded outlaws by the law, until they can clear their names. The six young guns are played by Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Charlie Sheen, Dermot Mulroney and Casey Siemaszko.
Estimated budget of $13 million.
Additional distributors: Star Production (France); Version International Group (international sales)
Filmed in Deluxe color and Panavision in Cerrillos, New Mexico.
Began shooting February 8, 1988; completed shooting March 1988. Released in the USA August 12, 1988. Shown at Deauville Film Festival, September 1988. Released on video January 4, 1989.
Followed by the 1990 sequel "Young Guns II."
Based on a true story.
Young Guns Reviews:
"...A good-humored exercise....Sustains its spirit of fun..."
-- Janet Maslin, New York Times
"...It has a slick, smoky vigor....[Semler] keeps the landscapes looking stripped down, austerely handsome..."
-- Michael Wilmington, Los Angeles Times
great movie the movie has always been a great movie. the only thing i was a little disapointed about was the condition that it came in. the disc was great. it was just the outside was a little beat up and the inside book looked like it has some really bad watter damage. other than that im completly satisfied with my order. Submitted by sebastion_everic (janesville, wi, usa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
When the west was young This dvd brings new insight to what was already a great popcorn western. You can't go wrong with the stars of this flick and the extras on the dvd just make the experience of watching this film that much better. Submitted by warewulph (Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahmas) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
An excellent movie about billy the kid and his gang! Young guns 1 was a good movie lots of action and scenes that were funny as well. I thought Emilio Estevez was a perfect Billy The Kid character from the old west. And I like the DVD feature with a history and biography on the legendary outlaw Billy The Kid. Submitted by CDJay (Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
One of the best westerns of all time Young Guns is one of those classic movies that you could watch over and over again.It features a terrific cast of talented young actors.Too bad most of the young stars are'nt even seen much today.Emilio Estevez,Lou Diamond Phillips,and Casey Siemaszko have dropped off the face of the planet.Kiefer Sutherland has made a huge comeback with his hit show,24.Dermot Mulroney has appeared in several hit romantic comedies.Charlie Sheen is still in the spot light,but for the wrong reasons.The action is intense and the cinematography is outstanding.Believe me,you'll get a bang out of Young Guns. Submitted by Blake (Brandon,MS) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
great movie reminds me of being young great western no crappy lines to make it sparkle just pals! Submitted by joe nobody (long beach, ca) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Notes: Region 1 Keep Case Anamorphic Widescreen Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Digital 2.0 - English Additional Release Material: Featurette - 1. The Real Billy The Kid Documentary Audio Commentary Trivia Track - Gunning for the Facts Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Index
great movie
When the west was young
An excellent movie about billy the kid and his gang!
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