Shoot the Sun Down
“In 1836 the American West was a burning desert awash with bushwackers, scalphunters and adventurers in search of forgotten gold . . .”
Synopsis
Couple of strangers arrive in a small town, each one after a different thing.
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Shoot the Sun Down (1978) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-29
Top Cast
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Margot Kidder
The Woman from England
Christopher Walken
Mr. Rainbow
Bo Brundin
The Captain
Jorge Cervera Jr.
Lieutenant
Geoffrey Lewis
Scalphunter
A Martinez
Sunbearer
Michael Eiland
Shipping Agent
Don Hann
Barber
Sacheen Littlefeather
Navajo Woman
Ben Zeller
Assayer
Luis Ramirez
Blacksmith
Dickson Newberry
Gambler
Erik Nelson
Henry
Michael Melton
Durango
Robert McVay
Amos
Phil Haozous
Apache Leader
Bert Santos
Angel
Ivan Naranjo
Delaware
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Leeds
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Rothstein, David Leeds
- Original Score
- Ed Bogas, Judy Munsen
- Original Title
- Shoot the Sun Down
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- David Leeds Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Leeds
Richard Rothstein, David Leeds
Ed Bogas, Judy Munsen
Michael Chapman
Richard Chase, Allan Holzman
David Leeds
Department Leadership Roster
David Leeds
Director
Greg Walker
Stunt Coordinator
David Leeds
Producer
Ed Bogas
Original Music Composer
Judy Munsen
Original Music Composer
Michael Chapman
Director of Photography
Richard Chase
Editor
Allan Holzman
Editor
Adrianne Levesque
Costume Design
Richard Rothstein
Writer
David Leeds
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoot the Sun Down
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What is Shoot the Sun Down about?
Couple of strangers arrive in a small town, each one after a different thing.
Who directed Shoot the Sun Down?
Shoot the Sun Down was directed by David Leeds.
Who stars in Shoot the Sun Down?
The principal cast of Shoot the Sun Down includes Margot Kidder, Christopher Walken, Bo Brundin, Jorge Cervera Jr., Geoffrey Lewis.
When was Shoot the Sun Down released and how long is it?
Shoot the Sun Down was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Shoot the Sun Down?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shoot the Sun Down was composed by Ed Bogas, Judy Munsen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shoot the Sun Down?
Shoot the Sun Down holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).