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Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man (2012): Cast & Plot

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Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man is a 2012 action western directed by Kristoffer Tabori, starring Luke Perry as John Goodnight, Teach Grant and Eric Keenleyside. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Genres
Action , Western
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man About?

The premise of Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

John Goodnight’s lone trek across the lawless Wild West brings him to a dusty frontier town where he witnesses a violent, murderous bank robbery. The attack is led by the dangerous masked outlaw Deke Spradling, who commands a ruthless gang of bandits, leaving a trail of blood and chaos.

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Cast & crew

Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man Cast & Characters

Luke Perry leads the cast as John Goodnight, with Teach Grant as Deke Spradling and Eric Keenleyside as Lucius Breed. Directed by Kristoffer Tabori; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kristoffer Tabori

More films directed by Kristoffer Tabori: The Art of Us, Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts, Garage Sale Mystery: The Art of Murder and The Irresistible Blueberry Farm.

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Plot

Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man Plot Summary

What happens in Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the vast expanse of the 1880s western frontier, John Goodnight travels from town to town as a circuit judge, a steady beacon of fairness who believes in protecting the innocent and delivering justice one settlement at a time. His sense of honor and calm demeanor set him apart in a landscape where the law often arrives late and men of violence arrive early. The story centers on his unexpected encounter with a wily con artist, Lucy Truffaut, who drifts through the territories with a knack for turning schemes into profit. Lucy’s latest scheme hinges on counterfeit fortunes and the misdirection of money, leaving a trail of hurt investors in her wake and drawing the attention of a determined Pinkerton detective who traces her to the edge of the frontiers.

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The whole story of Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the occupation of John Goodnight?

Details

Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “La loi de Goodnight - la valeur d'un homme” and “La loi de Goodnight : La valeur d'un homme”.

Also known as
  • La loi de Goodnight - la valeur d'un homme
  • La loi de Goodnight : La valeur d'un homme
  • Goodnight for Justice - Il valore di un uomo
  • Goodnight: La medida de un hombre
  • 굿나잇 포 저스티스 2

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Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man?

Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man released?

Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man was released on January 28, 2012.

Who directed Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man?

Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man was directed by Kristoffer Tabori.

More films by Kristoffer Tabori

Who is in the cast of Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man?

Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man stars Luke Perry as John Goodnight, Teach Grant as Deke Spradling and Eric Keenleyside as Lucius Breed, among 8 credited actors.

Does Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man have a post-credit scene?

No. Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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