The Return of Josey Wales
“Legend has it he lives.”
Synopsis
In a small, dusty border town, two long-time best friends of the mysterious gunman Josey Wales are brutally murdered by marauding rurales. The rurales, led by the beastial Commandante Escobar, head back to Mexico with gambler Ten Spot as hostage. Told of his friend's peril, Josey sets out on a trail of bloody vengeance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Parks
- Screenplay & Story
- Forrest Carter
- Original Title
- The Return of Josey Wales
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Multi / Tacar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Parks
Forrest Carter
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Parks
Director
Forrest Carter
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return of Josey Wales
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What is The Return of Josey Wales about?
In a small, dusty border town, two long-time best friends of the mysterious gunman Josey Wales are brutally murdered by marauding rurales. The rurales, led by the beastial Commandante Escobar, head back to Mexico with gambler Ten Spot as hostage. Told of his friend's peril, Josey sets out on a trail of bloody vengeance.
Who directed The Return of Josey Wales?
The Return of Josey Wales was directed by Michael Parks.
Who stars in The Return of Josey Wales?
The principal cast of The Return of Josey Wales includes Michael Parks, Rafael Campos, Charles McCoy, Suzie Humphreys, John William Galt.
When was The Return of Josey Wales released and how long is it?
The Return of Josey Wales was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The Return of Josey Wales based on a book or true story?
The Return of Josey Wales is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Forrest Carter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return of Josey Wales?
The Return of Josey Wales holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).