Stagecoach (1986 film)

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Stagecoach
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Genre Western
Based on
Teleplay by James Lee Barrett
Directed by Ted Post
Starring
Music by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Raymond Katz
  • Willie Nelson
Producers
  • Hal W. Polaire
  • Jack Thompson
Cinematography Gary Graver
Editor Geoffrey Rowland
Running time100 minutes
Production companies
  • Heritage Entertainment Inc.
  • Plantation Productions
  • Raymond Katz Productions
Original release
Network CBS
ReleaseMay 18, 1986 (1986-05-18)

Stagecoach is a 1986 American Western television film directed by Ted Post and written by James Lee Barrett. It is a remake of the 1939 film of the same name, itself based on a short story by Ernest Haycox. It is the second remake of the film, after the 1966 feature film. Kris Kristofferson stars as the Ringo Kid. Willie Nelson portrays famous gunslinger and dentist Doc Holliday, Johnny Cash portrays Marshal Curly Wilcox and Waylon Jennings plays the gambler Hatfield. All four stars were associated as members of the country music supergroup The Highwaymen. The supporting cast features Elizabeth Ashley, Anthony Newley, Tony Franciosa, Mary Crosby, June Carter Cash and Jessi Colter. The film aired on CBS on May 18, 1986.

Contents

Plot

In 1880, a group of strangers boards the east-bound stagecoach from Tonto, Arizona Territory, to Lordsburg, New Mexico Territory. The travelers seem ordinary, but many have secrets from which they are running. Among them are Dallas, a prostitute, who is being driven out of town; an alcoholic dentist, Doc Holliday; pregnant Lucy Mallory, who is meeting her cavalry officer husband; and whiskey salesman Trevor Peacock. As the stage sets out, U.S. Cavalry Lieutenant Blanchard announces that Geronimo and his Apaches are on the warpath; his small troop will provide an escort to Dry Fork.

Cast

Production

Writing

The plot is roughly based on that of the original film, but some character changes were made:

Filming

To save money, filming took place at Old Tucson Studios, which was used to film numerous Western films and television series. [1]

Awards and nominations

Won

Nominated

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References

  1. O'Connor, John J. (May 17, 1986). "TV: New 'Stagecoach,' Starring Kristofferson". The New York Times . Retrieved June 6, 2024.