Goin' South
“In 1868 Longhorn Texas, a convicted outlaw had two choices: get hung, or get married.”
Synopsis
Henry Moon is captured for a capital offense by a posse when his horse quits while trying to escape to Mexico. He finds that there is a post-Civil War law in the small town that any single or widowed woman can save him from the gallows by marrying him.
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Top Cast
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Jack Nicholson
Henry Moon
Mary Steenburgen
Julia Tate
Christopher Lloyd
Towfield
John Belushi
Hector
Veronica Cartwright
Hermine
Richard Bradford
Sheriff Kyle
Jeff Morris
Big Abe
Danny DeVito
Hog
Tracey Walter
Coogan
Gerald H. Reynolds
Polty
Luana Anders
Mrs. Anderson
George W. Smith
Mr. Anderson
Lucy Lee Flippin
Mrs. Haber
Ed Begley Jr.
Mr. Haber
Maureen Byrnes
Mrs. Warren
B. J. Merholz
Mr. Warren
Britt Leach
Parson Weems
Georgia Schmidt
Florence
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Nicholson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Herman Shaner, Al Ramrus, Charles Shyer, Alan Mandell
- Original Score
- Perry Botkin Jr., Van Dyke Parks
- Original Title
- Goin' South
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.4M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Nicholson
John Herman Shaner, Al Ramrus, Charles Shyer, Alan Mandell
Perry Botkin Jr., Van Dyke Parks
Néstor Almendros
John Fitzgerald Beck, Richard Chew
Harry Gittes, Harold Schneider
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Nicholson
Director
John Herman Shaner
Screenplay
Al Ramrus
Screenplay
Charles Shyer
Screenplay
Alan Mandell
Screenplay
Harry Gittes
Producer
Harold Schneider
Producer
Néstor Almendros
Director of Photography
Perry Botkin Jr.
Original Music Composer
Van Dyke Parks
Original Music Composer
John Fitzgerald Beck
Editor
Richard Chew
Editor
Toby Carr Rafelson
Production Design
William Ware Theiss
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Goin' South
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Goin' South about?
Henry Moon is captured for a capital offense by a posse when his horse quits while trying to escape to Mexico. He finds that there is a post-Civil War law in the small town that any single or widowed woman can save him from the gallows by marrying him.
Who directed Goin' South?
Goin' South was directed by Jack Nicholson.
Who stars in Goin' South?
The principal cast of Goin' South includes Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, Christopher Lloyd, John Belushi, Veronica Cartwright.
When was Goin' South released and how long is it?
Goin' South was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
How much did Goin' South make at the box office?
Goin' South grossed $7.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Goin' South?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Goin' South was composed by Perry Botkin Jr., Van Dyke Parks.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Goin' South?
Goin' South holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).