Stagecoach | |
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DVD cover for Stagecoach
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Based on |
The Stage to Lordsburg 1937 by Ernest Haycox |
Screenplay by | James Lee Barrett |
Directed by | Ted Post |
Starring |
Willie Nelson Kris Kristofferson Johnny Cash |
Theme music composer |
David Allan Coe Willie Nelson |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
Production | |
Producer(s) |
Hal W. Polaire Jack Thompson |
Cinematography | Gary Graver |
Editor(s) | Geoffrey Rowland |
Running time | 100 minutes |
Production company(s) |
Heritage Entertainment Inc. Plantation Productions Raymond Katz Production |
Distributor |
Americana Entertainment Columbia Broadcasting System Starmaker Video |
Release | |
Original release |
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Stagecoach is a 1986 American made-for-television western action drama film and a remake of the classic 1939 film Stagecoach starring Kris Kristofferson as the Ringo Kid, the role originally played by John Wayne. Willie Nelson portrays famous gunslinger and dentist Doc Holliday. Johnny Cash portrays Marshal Curly Wilcox and Waylon Jennings plays the gambler, Hatfield. The cast also features Anthony Newley, June Carter Cash, John Carter Cash, Jessi Colter, Elizabeth Ashley, Mary Crosby, David Allan Coe and John Schneider as Buck.
There are some character name changes, but the plot is roughly based on that of the original film.
Plot changes include: