What is Shoot the Sun Down?
Shoot the Sun Down is a 1978 American neo-Western film directed by David Leeds and written by Leeds alongside Richard Rothstein. Set in 1836, the story is crafted in the style of Sergio Leone and follows a couple of strangers who arrive in a small town, each pursuing a different objective within a burning desert landscape populated by bushwackers, scalphunters, and adventurers.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1978
- Release date
- May 8, 1978
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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Shoot the Sun Down is a 1978 American neo-Western film directed by David Leeds and written by Leeds alongside Richard Rothstein. Set in 1836, the story is crafted in the style of Sergio Leone and follows a couple of strangers who arrive in a small town, each pursuing a different objective within a burning desert landscape populated by bushwackers, scalphunters, and adventurers.
The film features a cast that includes Christopher Walken, Margot Kidder, Geoffrey Lewis, Bo Brundin, and Jorge Cervera Jr. Released with a PG rating and a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes, the film is categorized within the Western genre and captures the atmosphere of the historical American West.
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“Strangers arrive in a small town during 1836, each pursuing a different goal.”
- Directed by David Leeds and written by Leeds and Richard Rothstein.
- Features a cast including Christopher Walken, Margot Kidder, and Geoffrey Lewis.
- Made in the style of Sergio Leone.
- It holds a 48 percent user score on Kinobox.
Watch it if you want to see a 1978 American neo-Western set in the burning desert of 1836.
This is a 1 hour and 40 minute feature film set in the American West during 1836.
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Where to stream Shoot the Sun Down?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms that currently list the 1978 film.
Is Shoot the Sun Down worth watching?
The film holds a 48 percent score on Kinobox, reflecting mixed viewer reception.
What is the binge duration for Shoot the Sun Down?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What are the essential episodes of Shoot the Sun Down?
Shoot the Sun Down is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.