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      Red-Headed Stranger

      R 1986 1h 45m Western List
      Reviews 83% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings The Rev. Shay (Willie Nelson) moves out West to set up his new home in Montana so that he can spread God's word. But when his wife, Raysha (Morgan Fairchild), leaves him for another man -- in part because she wants to return to Philadelphia -- the reverend decides to replace his spiritual ways with a gun. After shooting down his wife and her lover, he battles a landowner intent on keeping all of the town's water for himself. But his deadly ways make him yearn for a belief in God again. Read More Read Less

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      alan g Who ever thought this pot head could act. Yes his music is good but acting. Ignore. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 04/30/24 Full Review Audience Member I love this one with Willie Nelson. Yes I recommend it James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas April 28, 2023. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis The Rev. Shay (Willie Nelson) moves out West to set up his new home in Montana so that he can spread God's word. But when his wife, Raysha (Morgan Fairchild), leaves him for another man -- in part because she wants to return to Philadelphia -- the reverend decides to replace his spiritual ways with a gun. After shooting down his wife and her lover, he battles a landowner intent on keeping all of the town's water for himself. But his deadly ways make him yearn for a belief in God again.
      Director
      William D. Wittliff
      Producer
      Willie Nelson, William D. Wittliff
      Screenwriter
      William D. Wittliff
      Production Co
      Panagea, Wrangler Jeans, RHS Studio Productions
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Western
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 3, 2021
      Runtime
      1h 45m
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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