Shoot the Sun Down
Shoot the Sun Down is a 1978 American western film. It is directed by David Leeds, written by Leeds and Richard Rothstein, and stars Christopher Walken, Margot Kidder, Geoffrey Lewis, Bo Brundin, and A Martinez.
| Shoot the Sun Down | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | David Leeds |
| Produced by | David Leeds Richard Rothstein |
| Written by | David Leeds Richard Rothstein |
| Starring | Christopher Walken Margot Kidder Geoffrey Lewis A Martinez |
| Music by | Ed Bogas Judy Munsen |
| Cinematography | Michael Chapman |
| Edited by | Allan Holzman |
Production company | David Leeds Productions |
Release date | 1978 |
Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
In the late 1830s, when much of the Old West was still Mexican territory, four people are traveling through the deserts, north of Texas and a three-day ride from Santa Fe.
One is the Scalphunter (Geoffrey Lewis), who says his trade is being a "buffaler" (buffalo hide trader). He is in search of gold. The others are a former ship Captain (Bo Brundin), also in search of the gold; the Woman from England (Margot Kidder), a former chambermaid who, in exchange for ship's passage to America, has signed an agreement to serve the Captain for five years as an indentured servant; and Mr. Rainbow (Christopher Walken), a former soldier who killed native Americans.
The Captain sets out to find some of Montezuma's gold, risking danger from both the Native Indians and Mexican soldiers. The woman wants to get out of her contract with the Captain and go to New Orleans. She asks Mr. Rainbow to take her there, but he turns her down.
The Scalphunter wants half of the Captain's gold, and tags along with his men. Mr. Rainbow sets out across the desert through the Viaje de la Muerte, the Journey of Death.
Cast
- Margot Kidder as The Woman
- Geoffrey Lewis as Scalphunter
- Christopher Walken as Mr. Rainbow
- Bo Brundin as Captain
- A Martinez as Sunbearer
- Sacheen Littlefeather as Navajo Woman