Red Headed Stranger
Synopsis
Reverend Julian Shay (Willie Nelson) strode into the saloon, pulled out his six-shooter, and killed his adulterous wife (Morgan Fairchild) and the man she had left him for. It was the beginning of his violent transformation from God-Loving preacher to ruthless outlaw.
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Willie Nelson
Rev. Julian Shay
Morgan Fairchild
Raysha Shay
R.G. Armstrong
Sheriff Reese Scoby
Royal Dano
Larn Claver
Katharine Ross
Laurie
Sonny Carl Davis
Odie Claver
Ted J. Crum
Cauley Felps
Marinell Madden
Cindy Logan
Bryan Fowler
Nathan - Laurie's Son
Paul English
Avery Claver
Bee Spears
Eugene Claver
Dennis Hill
Calvin Claver
Mark Jenkins
Victor Claver
Berkley Garrett
Rev. Longley
Elberta Hunter
Mrs. Longley
Mark Voges
First Horse Thief
John Dodson
Second Horse Thief
John Browning
Farmer in Gunfight
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William D. Wittliff
- Screenplay & Story
- William D. Wittliff
- Original Score
- Willie Nelson, Bucky Meadows
- Original Title
- Red Headed Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- RHS Studio Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William D. Wittliff
William D. Wittliff
Willie Nelson, Bucky Meadows
Neil Roach
Stephen Purvis, Eric A. Williams
Willie Nelson, William D. Wittliff
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Purvis
Editor
Neil Roach
Director of Photography
Willie Nelson
Producer
William D. Wittliff
Producer
Eric A. Williams
Editor
Cary White
Production Design
William D. Wittliff
Director
William D. Wittliff
Writer
Bucky Meadows
Original Music Composer
Willie Nelson
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Headed Stranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Red Headed Stranger about?
Reverend Julian Shay (Willie Nelson) strode into the saloon, pulled out his six-shooter, and killed his adulterous wife (Morgan Fairchild) and the man she had left him for. It was the beginning of his violent transformation from God-Loving preacher to ruthless outlaw.
Who directed Red Headed Stranger?
Red Headed Stranger was directed by William D. Wittliff.
Who stars in Red Headed Stranger?
The principal cast of Red Headed Stranger includes Willie Nelson, Morgan Fairchild, R.G. Armstrong, Royal Dano, Katharine Ross.
When was Red Headed Stranger released and how long is it?
Red Headed Stranger was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Headed Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Headed Stranger was composed by Willie Nelson, Bucky Meadows.