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Once Upon a Texas Train 1988

“Some men took money ... Some men took lives ... These men took both.”

Status
Released
Runtime
96 minutes
Director
Burt Kennedy
Networks
Brigade Productions,, Rastar Productions
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 5.2/10 from 16 votes PG ActionWesternTV Movie Released
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What is Once Upon a Texas Train?

Subject: Film "Once Upon a Texas Train" (1988). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
1988
Status
Released
Runtime
96 minutes
Release date
Oct 12, 1988
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Brigade Productions,, Rastar Productions
Genres
Action, Western, TV Movie
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★ TMDB users: 5.2/10 from 16 votes
Episode runtime
~96 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Brigade Productions,, Rastar Productions
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Subject: Film "Once Upon a Texas Train" (1988).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must NOT contain spoilers.
No guessing or omitting if not in material.
Title: Once Upon a Texas Train (also known as Texas Guns).
Year: 1988.
Release Date: 01/03/1988 (US).
Format: American comedy Western television film (TV Movie).
Director: Burt Kennedy.
Stars: Willie Nelson and Richard Widmark.
Rating: PG.
Runtime: 1h 36m.
Genres: Action, Western, Comedy Western.
Plot:
Captain Hayes is part of the Texas Rangers.
Hayes captured outlaw cowboy John Henry and put him in jail.
Twenty years later, Henry is released.
Henry is older but unrepentant.
Six hours after release, Henry holds up the Bank of Texas for $20,000 in gold.
Hayes comes out of retirement to chase him.

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Is Once Upon a Texas Train worth watching?

Once Upon a Texas Train holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 16 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Western for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Once Upon a Texas Train and when was it released?

Once Upon a Texas Train is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

Who directed Once Upon a Texas Train?

Once Upon a Texas Train was directed by Burt Kennedy.

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