The Desperate Trail
“No one escapes from Marshal Bill Speakes.”
Synopsis
Amiable con man Jack Cooper is on a westbound stagecoach, headed for the next batch of suckers who will mistake him for an easy mark. Fiery Sarah O'Rourke rides the same coach, handcuffed to lawman Bill Speakes and headed for the hangman. In a few hours, all should reach their destinations. But the trail they travel takes an unexpected turn: Cooper and O'Rourke are soon off the stage and running for their lives. The law ends and the chase begins in a very alive tale of wanted-dead-or-alive fugitives (Linda Fiorentino and Craig Sheffer) pursued by a marshal (Sam Elliott) who's a law unto himself.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-13
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Sam Elliott
Marshall Bill Speakes
Craig Sheffer
Jack Cooper
Linda Fiorentino
Sarah O'Rourke
Frank Whaley
Walter Cooper
John Furlong
Zeb Hollister
Bradley Whitford
Tommy Donnelly
Gretchen Becker
Con Woman in Saloon
Robin Westphal
Mamie Hollister
Cecile Krevoy
Con Woman in Saloon
Andrea Camarena-Lindsay
Katrin
Malissa Feruzzi
Kate Jessie
Rockne Tarkington
Packo
Boots Southerland
Scar Face Leader
Sam Gauny
Wells Fargo Clerk
Jeff O'Haco
Frenchy
Jill Momaday
Janie
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- P.J. Pesce
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Abrams, P.J. Pesce
- Original Score
- Stephen Endelman
- Original Title
- The Desperate Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Turner Home Entertainment, Motion Picture Corporation of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
P.J. Pesce
Tom Abrams, P.J. Pesce
Stephen Endelman
Michael Bonvillain
Bill Johnson
Brad Krevoy, Steven Stabler
Department Leadership Roster
P.J. Pesce
Director
Tom Abrams
Writer
P.J. Pesce
Writer
Michael Bonvillain
Director of Photography
R.L. Tolbert
Stunt Coordinator
Brad Krevoy
Producer
Jonathan A. Carlson
Production Design
Bill Johnson
Editor
Steven Stabler
Producer
Lynette Bernay
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Desperate Trail
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What is The Desperate Trail about?
Amiable con man Jack Cooper is on a westbound stagecoach, headed for the next batch of suckers who will mistake him for an easy mark. Fiery Sarah O'Rourke rides the same coach, handcuffed to lawman Bill Speakes and headed for the hangman. In a few hours, all should reach their destinations. But the trail they travel takes an unexpected turn: Cooper and O'Rourke are soon off the stage and running for their lives. The law ends and the chase begins in a very alive tale of wanted-dead-or-alive fugitives (Linda Fiorentino and Craig Sheffer) pursued by a marshal (Sam Elliott) who's a law unto himself.
Who directed The Desperate Trail?
The Desperate Trail was directed by P.J. Pesce.
Who stars in The Desperate Trail?
The principal cast of The Desperate Trail includes Sam Elliott, Craig Sheffer, Linda Fiorentino, Frank Whaley, John Furlong.
When was The Desperate Trail released and how long is it?
The Desperate Trail was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Desperate Trail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Desperate Trail was composed by Stephen Endelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Desperate Trail?
The Desperate Trail holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).