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Silverado (1985)

โ€œFour strangers become friends. Four friends become heroes. On the road to Silverado.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 853 votes 2h 13m pg-13 ActionDramaWestern

#27 of 67 films from 1985 #718 of 2168 in action

Directed by Lawrence Kasdan ยท Written by Lawrence Kasdan, Mark Kasdan

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Overview

Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do they know the town where their family and friends reside has been taken over by a corrupt sheriff and a murderous posse. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail, and learn who their real friends are.

Cast

Kevin Klineas Paden
Scott Glennas Emmett
Danny Gloveras Malachi 'Mal' Johnson
Kevin Costneras Jake
Brian Dennehyas Cobb
Rosanna Arquetteas Hannah
John Cleeseas Sheriff John T. Langston
Linda Huntas Stella
Jeff Goldblumas Slick
Ray Bakeras McKendrick
Lynn Whitfieldas Rae
Joe Senecaas Ezra
Jeff Faheyas Tyree
Brad Lelandas Trooper (as Brad Williams)

Facts

Release dateJuly 10, 1985
Runtime133 min (2h 13m) โ€” longer as the 1985 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Drama, Western
LanguageEN
Budget$23,000,000
Box office$32,192,570 (1.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0090022

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Questions

How long is Silverado?
Silverado runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Is Silverado worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 853 votes, which places it #27 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 61%) and #718 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Silverado?
Silverado was directed by Lawrence Kasdan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Body Heat (1981), Wyatt Earp (1994), The Big Chill (1983).
Who stars in Silverado?
Kevin Kline as Paden; Scott Glenn as Emmett; Danny Glover as Malachi 'Mal' Johnson; Kevin Costner as Jake; Brian Dennehy as Cobb; Rosanna Arquette as Hannah.
What is Silverado rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Silverado?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12510.

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