The Desperate Trail (1994)
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44% of users liked it
(1,242 ratings)
In this western, which combines Old West authenticity with a modern outlook and neo-feminist perspective, Sarah O'Rourke (Linda Fiorentino) is a tough-minded woman who made the mistake of marrying a violent, abusive man. Sarah decides that she can take no more and kills her husband. It's… More In this western, which combines Old West authenticity with a modern outlook and neo-feminist perspective, Sarah O'Rourke (Linda Fiorentino) is a tough-minded woman who made the mistake of marrying a violent, abusive man. Sarah decides that she can take no more and kills her husband. It's Sarah's poor fortune that her late spouse's father is Marshall Bill Speakes (Sam Elliott), a bitter, no-nonsense lawman who will see to it that Sarah pays for her crime with her life. Sarah is being transported by stagecoach to another town; riding with Sarah and Speakes is Jack Cooper (Craig Sheffer), who is carrying $2,500 with him. En route, bandits attempt to hold up the stage; in the confusion, Sarah escapes with the money. Jack gives chase to get the money back, and while he catches up with her, they soon find they're both being pursued by Speakes, who is not about to let the niceties of the law prevent him from taking his revenge. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- P.J. Pesce
- Genres
- Western, Action & Adventure
R,
- In Theaters
- Jun 1, 1994 Wide
- Studio
- Turner Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
The shadows of Sergio Leone and Sam Peckinpah loom large over this modest but well-executed Western, which boasts a strong performance from Linda Fiorentino.
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Scott Weinberg, DVDTalk.com
Don't even think about expecting anything new or noteworthy out of The Desperate Trail -- but it's still kinda fun in a "this is stupid but I'm enjoying it anyway" way.
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Cast
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Sam Elliott
as Marshall Bill Speakes
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Linda Fiorentino
as Sarah O'Rourke
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Craig Sheffer
as Jack Cooper
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Frank Whaley
as Walter Cooper
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Gretchen Becker
as Con Women in Saloon
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John Furlong
as Zeb Hollister
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Jerry Gardner
as Sheriff Whitaker
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Michael Huddleston
as Clyde
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Cecile Krevoy
as Con Women in Saloon
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Jeff O'Haco
as Frenchy
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Boots Southerland
as Scar Face Leader
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Rockne Tarkington
as Packo
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Bradley Whitford
as Tommy Donnelly
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George Cook
as Swedish Farmer
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P.J. Pesce
as Scared Mustachioed Cowboy
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Peter Gregory
as Dry Goods Clerk
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Sam Gauny
as Wells Fargo Clerk
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Danny O'Haco
as Happy
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R.L. Tolbert
as Lean Poker Player
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Tom Abrams
as Red
