Goin' South

Goin' South

In 1868 Longhorn Texas, a convicted outlaw had two choices: get hung, or get married.

5.8 /10 162 votes
October 6, 1978 1h 49m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Jack Nicholson
Writers John Herman Shaner, Al Ramrus
Studio Paramount Pictures
Rating 5.8/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

Henry Moon

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

Julia Tate

Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd

Towfield

John Belushi

John Belushi

Hector

Veronica Cartwright

Veronica Cartwright

Hermine

Richard Bradford

Richard Bradford

Sheriff Kyle

Jeff Morris

Jeff Morris

Big Abe

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Hog

Tracey Walter

Tracey Walter

Coogan

Gerald H. Reynolds

Polty

Luana Anders

Luana Anders

Mrs. Anderson

George W. Smith

Mr. Anderson

Frequently Asked Questions

Goin' South was released on October 6, 1978.

The runtime of Goin' South is 1h 49m.

Goin' South is a Comedy, Western, Romance movie.

Goin' South has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

Goin' South is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Goin' South was directed by Jack Nicholson.

The main cast of Goin' South includes Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, Christopher Lloyd.

Goin' South is originally in English.