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Young Guns II (1990)

“The west just got wilder.”

6.5/10 · 618 votes 1h 44m pg-13 AdventureWestern

#40 of 69 films from 1990 #993 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Geoff Murphy · Written by John Fusco

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Overview

Three of the original five "young guns" — Billy the Kid, Jose Chavez y Chavez, and Doc Scurlock — return in Young Guns, Part 2, which is the story of Billy the Kid and his race to safety in Old Mexico while being trailed by a group of government agents led by Pat Garrett.

Cast

Emilio Estevezas William H. 'Billy the Kid' Bonney
Kiefer Sutherlandas Josiah Gordon 'Doc' Scurlock
Lou Diamond Phillipsas Jose Chavez y Chavez
Christian Slateras Arkansas Dave Rudabaugh
William L. Petersenas Patrick Floyd 'Pat' Garrett
Alan Ruckas Hendry William French
R. D. Callas D.A. Rynerson
Balthazar Gettyas Tom O'Folliard
Jack Kehoeas Ashmun Upson
Robert Knepperas Deputy Carlyle
Tom Kurlanderas J.W. Bell
Viggo Mortensenas John W. Poe
Leon Rippyas Robert 'Bob' Ollinger
Tracey Walteras Beever Smith

Facts

Release dateAugust 1, 1990
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) — about the same as the 1990 average of 104 min
GenresAdventure, Western
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$59,000,000 (3.0× budget)
IMDbtt0100994

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Questions

How long is Young Guns II?
Young Guns II runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Young Guns II worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 618 votes, which places it #40 of 69 films released in 1990 in this index (top 43%) and #993 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Young Guns II?
Young Guns II was directed by Geoff Murphy. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Quiet Earth (1985), Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995).
Who stars in Young Guns II?
Emilio Estevez as William H. 'Billy the Kid' Bonney; Kiefer Sutherland as Josiah Gordon 'Doc' Scurlock; Lou Diamond Phillips as Jose Chavez y Chavez; Christian Slater as Arkansas Dave Rudabaugh; William L. Petersen as Patrick Floyd 'Pat' Garrett; Alan Ruck as Hendry William French.
What is Young Guns II rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Young Guns II?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/47447.

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