---
title: "Shoot the Sun Down"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shoot-the-sun-down-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 168563
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shoot the Sun Down (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shoot-the-sun-down-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Strangers arrive in a small town during 1836, each pursuing a different goal."

### Why Watch
- 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.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It holds a 48 percent user score on Kinobox.
- Tone & Suitability: This is a 1 hour and 40 minute feature film set in the American West during 1836.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #neo-western, #1836-setting, #sergio-leone-style, #bushwackers, #scalphunters, #american-west, #strangers-in-town

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/shoot-the-sun-down-1978#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Shoot the Sun Down?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms that currently list the 1978 film.

### Q: Is Shoot the Sun Down worth watching?
The film holds a 48 percent score on Kinobox, reflecting mixed viewer reception.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Shoot the Sun Down?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shoot the Sun Down — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/168563)
- [Shoot the Sun Down - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoot_the_Sun_Down)
- [Shoot the Sun Down 48% (1978) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/88469-shoot-the-sun-down)
- [Shoot the Sun Down (1978)](https://www.sms.cz/film/shoot-the-sun-down)
- [Shoot the Sun Down (1981) | Tvůrci | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/16563-shoot-the-sun-down/hraji/)
- [Shoot the Sun Down (1981) - Fotky | Showbiz.CZ](https://www.showbiz.cz/film/shoot-the-sun-down/fotky/)

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