Young Guns (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Young Guns is a 1988 action thriller directed by Christopher Cain, starring Dermot Mulroney, Kiefer Sutherland and Lou Diamond Phillips. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $45.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Christopher Cain
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Young Guns About?
The premise of Young Guns without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the waning days of the American frontier, Billy the Kid leads a group of young outlaws, including Doc and Chavez, as they evade the relentless pursuit of federal agents. Their former friend, Pat Garrett, now a lawman, is determined to bring them to justice. Billy and his gang must rely on their wits and skills to outmaneuver Garrett and remain free in a land where survival depends on staying one step ahead.
Young Guns Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- billy the kid character
- pat garrett character
- reference to robin hood
- lasso
- peyote
- interracial romance
- campfire
- antihero
- villain
- corrupt sheriff
- cult favorite
- biracial
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- native american village
- band
- navajo indian
- unconsciousness
- teen angst
- rifle
- band of outlaws
- outlaw leader
- wanted man
- colt
- 1870s
- male rear nudity
- western town
- horseback riding
- friend
- navajo tribe
- west
- dark humor
- knifeman
- edgar allan poe quotation
- rancher
- deputy
- army
- cattle
- mexico
- sheriff
- ranch
- murder
- attorney
- new mexico territory
- arizona territory
- vomiting
- blood splatter
- main character shot
- opening action scene
- horse
- gatling gun
- pistol
Young Guns Cast
Dermot Mulroney leads the cast, with Kiefer Sutherland and Lou Diamond Phillips. Directed by Christopher Cain; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director Christopher Cain
Also Starring in Young Guns
· 2 moreMore from Christopher Cain
More films directed by Christopher Cain, best-rated first: That Was Then... This Is Now, The Next Karate Kid, September Dawn and The Principal.
Young Guns Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Young Guns 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 66% User score
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Young Guns Plot Summary
What happens in Young Guns from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the year 1950, attorney Charles Phalen receives an intriguing phone call from the elderly “Brushy Bill” Roberts, who has a fascinating tale to tell. Brushy claims he is seeking a pardon that was promised to him 70 years ago by the governor of the New Mexico Territory. Initially skeptical of Brushy’s assertion that he is, in fact, William H. Bonney, famously known as “Billy The Kid,” whom many believe was killed in 1881, Phalen probes deeper and asks Brushy for any proof to substantiate his remarkable claim.
Full summary
The whole story of Young Guns, scene by scene
Young Guns Box Office
Young Guns grossed $45.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$45.7M
- US & Canada
- $45.7M
Young Guns Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 4 trailers and 1 teaser.
- Trailer Young Guns - Official® Trailer [HD]
- Trailer Young Guns ≣ 1988 ≣ Trailer
- Trailer Official 35th Anniversary Trailer
- Teaser Young Guns (1988) Original Theatrical Teaser Trailer [4K] [FTD-0651]
How Well Do You Know Young Guns?
10 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 real name of 'Brushy Bill' Roberts?
Cars in Young Guns
21 cars on screen, including the Mercedes-Benz W123 and the AM General M-35.
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Mercedes-Benz W123 Important role -
AM General M-35 Minor role -
1966 AMC Ambassador Minor role -
1967 Chevrolet B-Series Minor role
Young Guns Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Young Guns I” and “龍威虎將”.
- Also known as
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- Young Guns I
- 龍威虎將
- Young Guns - Sie fürchten weder Tod noch Teufel
- Young Guns 1
- ล่าล้างแค้น แหกกฎเถื่อน
- Arma joven
- Young Guns Sie fuerchten weder Tod noch Teufel
- Young Guns - Sie fuerchten weder Tod noch Teufel
- Young Guns - Giovani pistole
- Молодые стрелки
- Jovens Pistoleiros
- Mladé pušky
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- Nuoret sankarit
- A vadnyugat fiai
- ヤングガン
- אקדוחנים צעירים
- Os Jovens Pistoleiros
- Genç Silahşörler
- Les princes de la gâchette
- Młode Strzelby
- Млади стрелци
- 少壯屠龍陣
- 少壮屠龙阵
- Молоді стрільці
- 영 건
- Jóvenes pistoleros
- ยังกันส์
- Arma jove
- Những Tay Cao Bồi
- Jaunieji šauliai
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Young Guns FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Young Guns, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Young Guns?
Young Guns runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Young Guns released?
Young Guns was released on August 12, 1988.
Who directed Young Guns?
Young Guns was directed by Christopher Cain.
More films by Christopher Cain Who is in the cast of Young Guns?
Young Guns stars Dermot Mulroney, Kiefer Sutherland and Lou Diamond Phillips, among 6 credited actors.
How much did Young Guns make at the box office?
Young Guns grossed $45.7 million worldwide.
How is Young Guns rated?
Young Guns has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 50 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Young Guns have a post-credit scene?
No. Young Guns has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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