"Young Guns" is director Christoper Cain´s take on the true life events that occurred at one point in the life of Wild West outlaw Billy "The Kid." The film portrays events that occurred while Billy "The Kid" was under the employ of John Tunstall and part of a bitter turf war between the allies of Tunstall and those loyal to Lawrence G. Murphy. "Young Guns" is not notable because of the historical accuracy or inaccuracy of the film, but for its who´s who list of young actors. Brothers Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen join Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Philips, Dermot Mulroney and the unfamiliar to most Casey Siemaszko. Estevez and Sheen have had good careers since "Young Guns," and sheen´s television show "Two and a Half Men" has been quite successful. The "Mighty Ducks" franchise was the last high profile project Estevez was involved with, but he continues to find steady work. Kiefer Sutherland is the star of the uber-successful television show "24." Lou Diamond Phillips had his greatest role two years before "Young Guns" with "La Bamba," but continues to find work as well.
The young stars of the film are not the only familiar faces. Veteran Terence Stamp portrayed John Tunstall in the film. Stamp´s biggest claim to fame is his involvement with the "Superman" franchise as General Zod in the second film and the voice of Jor-El in the "Smallville" television series. Jack Palance needs no introduction and portrays rival cattle herder Lawrence G. Murphy. Followers of the television show "Lost" will recognize Terry O´Quinn, who brings life to the character John Locke. Jack´s son Cody has a role in the film. Another famous son, Patrick Wayne portrays the man who would eventually kill Billy "The Kid," Pat Garrett. Two uncredited cameos are that of Tom Cruise and country legend Randy Travis.
The story of "Young Guns" finds the law chasing after William H. "Billy the Kid" Bonney (Emilio Estevez) and he is rescued from capture by meat man John Tunstall (Terence Stamp) and one of his hired henchmen, Josiah Gordon "Doc" Scurlock (Kiefer Sutherland). Billy is taken back to their camp and he meets up with the other "Regulators," Chavez (Lou Diamond Phillips), Dick Brewer (Charlie Sheen), Dirty Steve Stephens (Dermot Mulroney) and Charlie Bowdre (Casey Siemaszko). Billy has trouble fitting in, but finds protection and reassurance from the fatherly Brit Tunstall. However, Tunstall and rival cattle man Lawrence G. Murphy (Jack Palance) are in a bitter struggle to control the meat market of the local area. Tunstall is partnered with lawyer Alex McSween (Terry O´Quinn) and Murphy has local Sheriff McCloskey (Geoffrey Blake) as his partner.
"Young Guns´ is a fun-filled western that doesn´t strive to be historically accurate, but works hard at being entertaining. The film´s cast is a very notable group and they all bring their individual characters to life and deliver the conflict and animosity that was supposedly part of the Regulators during their bloody war with Lawrence Murphy´s men. Terence Stamp and Jack Palance are brilliant as the rival cattle men and a disappointment in "Young Guns" is that Stamp´s character does not last too long into the film. The gunplay is certainly over the top and the dialogue is not overly thought provoking. You certainly get the impression that the cast had a helluva good time working together and making a fun-filled picture. When you look at more serious Westerns such as "Unforgiven" or "The Searchers," it is hard to consider "Young Guns" as a classic. It is the MTV Generation´s envisioning of a Western. It is loud and filled with hotshot gunslingers. Story is lightened to allow for a heavier burden of bullets.
I´ve always enjoyed sitting back and watching "Young Guns." "Young Guns" is to the Wild West what "A Knight´s Tale" was the Medieval England. It is a fun-filled movie that combines humor and action with a cast that speaks to the generation it was created during. The film doesn´t stand up as a great classic western, but is fondly remembered by those of us that grew up watching the actors who portray the "Regulators." The film may still find a new audience here and there, but most of those that want to sit down and watch the film now are people like me; the generation that grew up watching "The Lost Boys," "Red Dawn" and "La Bamba."
The young stars of the film are not the only familiar faces. Veteran Terence Stamp portrayed John Tunstall in the film. Stamp´s biggest claim to fame is his involvement with the "Superman" franchise as General Zod in the second film and the voice of Jor-El in the "Smallville" television series. Jack Palance needs no introduction and portrays rival cattle herder Lawrence G. Murphy. Followers of the television show "Lost" will recognize Terry O´Quinn, who brings life to the character John Locke. Jack´s son Cody has a role in the film. Another famous son, Patrick Wayne portrays the man who would eventually kill Billy "The Kid," Pat Garrett. Two uncredited cameos are that of Tom Cruise and country legend Randy Travis.
The story of "Young Guns" finds the law chasing after William H. "Billy the Kid" Bonney (Emilio Estevez) and he is rescued from capture by meat man John Tunstall (Terence Stamp) and one of his hired henchmen, Josiah Gordon "Doc" Scurlock (Kiefer Sutherland). Billy is taken back to their camp and he meets up with the other "Regulators," Chavez (Lou Diamond Phillips), Dick Brewer (Charlie Sheen), Dirty Steve Stephens (Dermot Mulroney) and Charlie Bowdre (Casey Siemaszko). Billy has trouble fitting in, but finds protection and reassurance from the fatherly Brit Tunstall. However, Tunstall and rival cattle man Lawrence G. Murphy (Jack Palance) are in a bitter struggle to control the meat market of the local area. Tunstall is partnered with lawyer Alex McSween (Terry O´Quinn) and Murphy has local Sheriff McCloskey (Geoffrey Blake) as his partner.
"Young Guns´ is a fun-filled western that doesn´t strive to be historically accurate, but works hard at being entertaining. The film´s cast is a very notable group and they all bring their individual characters to life and deliver the conflict and animosity that was supposedly part of the Regulators during their bloody war with Lawrence Murphy´s men. Terence Stamp and Jack Palance are brilliant as the rival cattle men and a disappointment in "Young Guns" is that Stamp´s character does not last too long into the film. The gunplay is certainly over the top and the dialogue is not overly thought provoking. You certainly get the impression that the cast had a helluva good time working together and making a fun-filled picture. When you look at more serious Westerns such as "Unforgiven" or "The Searchers," it is hard to consider "Young Guns" as a classic. It is the MTV Generation´s envisioning of a Western. It is loud and filled with hotshot gunslingers. Story is lightened to allow for a heavier burden of bullets.
I´ve always enjoyed sitting back and watching "Young Guns." "Young Guns" is to the Wild West what "A Knight´s Tale" was the Medieval England. It is a fun-filled movie that combines humor and action with a cast that speaks to the generation it was created during. The film doesn´t stand up as a great classic western, but is fondly remembered by those of us that grew up watching the actors who portray the "Regulators." The film may still find a new audience here and there, but most of those that want to sit down and watch the film now are people like me; the generation that grew up watching "The Lost Boys," "Red Dawn" and "La Bamba."
"Young Guns" is director Christoper Cain´s take on the true life events that occurred at one point in the life of Wild West outlaw Billy "The Kid." The film portrays events that occurred while Billy "The Kid" was under the employ of John Tunstall and part of a bitter turf war between the allies of Tunstall and those loyal to Lawrence G. Murphy. "Young Guns" is not notable because of the historical accuracy or inaccuracy of the film, but for its who´s who list of young actors. Brothers Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen join Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Philips, Dermot Mulroney and the unfamiliar to most Casey Siemaszko. Estevez and Sheen have had good careers since "Young Guns," and sheen´s television show "Two and a Half Men" has been quite successful. The "Mighty Ducks" franchise was the last high profile project Estevez was involved with, but he continues to find steady work. Kiefer Sutherland is the star of the uber-successful television show "24." Lou Diamond Phillips had his greatest role two years before "Young Guns" with "La Bamba," but continues to find work as well.
The young stars of the film are not the only familiar faces. Veteran Terence Stamp portrayed John Tunstall in the film. Stamp´s biggest claim to fame is his involvement with the "Superman" franchise as General Zod in the second film and the voice of Jor-El in the "Smallville" television series. Jack Palance needs no introduction and portrays rival cattle herder Lawrence G. Murphy. Followers of the television show "Lost" will recognize Terry O´Quinn, who brings life to the character John Locke. Jack´s son Cody has a role in the film. Another famous son, Patrick Wayne portrays the man who would eventually kill Billy "The Kid," Pat Garrett. Two uncredited cameos are that of Tom Cruise and country legend Randy Travis.
The story of "Young Guns" finds the law chasing after William H. "Billy the Kid" Bonney (Emilio Estevez) and he is rescued from capture by meat man John Tunstall (Terence Stamp) and one of his hired henchmen, Josiah Gordon "Doc" Scurlock (Kiefer Sutherland). Billy is taken back to their camp and he meets up with the other "Regulators," Chavez (Lou Diamond Phillips), Dick Brewer (Charlie Sheen), Dirty Steve Stephens (Dermot Mulroney) and Charlie Bowdre (Casey Siemaszko). Billy has trouble fitting in, but finds protection and reassurance from the fatherly Brit Tunstall. However, Tunstall and rival cattle man Lawrence G. Murphy (Jack Palance) are in a bitter struggle to control the meat market of the local area. Tunstall is partnered with lawyer Alex McSween (Terry O´Quinn) and Murphy has local Sheriff McCloskey (Geoffrey Blake) as his partner.
"Young Guns´ is a fun-filled western that doesn´t strive to be historically accurate, but works hard at being entertaining. The film´s cast is a very notable group and they all bring their individual characters to life and deliver the conflict and animosity that was supposedly part of the Regulators during their bloody war with Lawrence Murphy´s men. Terence Stamp and Jack Palance are brilliant as the rival cattle men and a disappointment in "Young Guns" is that Stamp´s character does not last too long into the film. The gunplay is certainly over the top and the dialogue is not overly thought provoking. You certainly get the impression that the cast had a helluva good time working together and making a fun-filled picture. When you look at more serious Westerns such as "Unforgiven" or "The Searchers," it is hard to consider "Young Guns" as a classic. It is the MTV Generation´s envisioning of a Western. It is loud and filled with hotshot gunslingers. Story is lightened to allow for a heavier burden of bullets.
I´ve always enjoyed sitting back and watching "Young Guns." "Young Guns" is to the Wild West what "A Knight´s Tale" was the Medieval England. It is a fun-filled movie that combines humor and action with a cast that speaks to the generation it was created during. The film doesn´t stand up as a great classic western, but is fondly remembered by those of us that grew up watching the actors who portray the "Regulators." The film may still find a new audience here and there, but most of those that want to sit down and watch the film now are people like me; the generation that grew up watching "The Lost Boys," "Red Dawn" and "La Bamba."
The young stars of the film are not the only familiar faces. Veteran Terence Stamp portrayed John Tunstall in the film. Stamp´s biggest claim to fame is his involvement with the "Superman" franchise as General Zod in the second film and the voice of Jor-El in the "Smallville" television series. Jack Palance needs no introduction and portrays rival cattle herder Lawrence G. Murphy. Followers of the television show "Lost" will recognize Terry O´Quinn, who brings life to the character John Locke. Jack´s son Cody has a role in the film. Another famous son, Patrick Wayne portrays the man who would eventually kill Billy "The Kid," Pat Garrett. Two uncredited cameos are that of Tom Cruise and country legend Randy Travis.
The story of "Young Guns" finds the law chasing after William H. "Billy the Kid" Bonney (Emilio Estevez) and he is rescued from capture by meat man John Tunstall (Terence Stamp) and one of his hired henchmen, Josiah Gordon "Doc" Scurlock (Kiefer Sutherland). Billy is taken back to their camp and he meets up with the other "Regulators," Chavez (Lou Diamond Phillips), Dick Brewer (Charlie Sheen), Dirty Steve Stephens (Dermot Mulroney) and Charlie Bowdre (Casey Siemaszko). Billy has trouble fitting in, but finds protection and reassurance from the fatherly Brit Tunstall. However, Tunstall and rival cattle man Lawrence G. Murphy (Jack Palance) are in a bitter struggle to control the meat market of the local area. Tunstall is partnered with lawyer Alex McSween (Terry O´Quinn) and Murphy has local Sheriff McCloskey (Geoffrey Blake) as his partner.
"Young Guns´ is a fun-filled western that doesn´t strive to be historically accurate, but works hard at being entertaining. The film´s cast is a very notable group and they all bring their individual characters to life and deliver the conflict and animosity that was supposedly part of the Regulators during their bloody war with Lawrence Murphy´s men. Terence Stamp and Jack Palance are brilliant as the rival cattle men and a disappointment in "Young Guns" is that Stamp´s character does not last too long into the film. The gunplay is certainly over the top and the dialogue is not overly thought provoking. You certainly get the impression that the cast had a helluva good time working together and making a fun-filled picture. When you look at more serious Westerns such as "Unforgiven" or "The Searchers," it is hard to consider "Young Guns" as a classic. It is the MTV Generation´s envisioning of a Western. It is loud and filled with hotshot gunslingers. Story is lightened to allow for a heavier burden of bullets.
I´ve always enjoyed sitting back and watching "Young Guns." "Young Guns" is to the Wild West what "A Knight´s Tale" was the Medieval England. It is a fun-filled movie that combines humor and action with a cast that speaks to the generation it was created during. The film doesn´t stand up as a great classic western, but is fondly remembered by those of us that grew up watching the actors who portray the "Regulators." The film may still find a new audience here and there, but most of those that want to sit down and watch the film now are people like me; the generation that grew up watching "The Lost Boys," "Red Dawn" and "La Bamba."
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