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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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
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ 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.
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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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“A gripping exploration of action and western that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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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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