Two-Fisted Tales

Two-Fisted Tales

1992 · 91 min · ★ 5.1 · War, TV Movie, Western

The foul-mouthed, wheelchair-bound Mr. Rush introduces three adventure tales inspired by the EC Comics of the 1950s: "Showdown," "King of the Road," and "Yellow." This star-studded telefilm was an attempt to launch a second anthology series in the mold of "Tales from the Crypt." When the film failed to generate sufficient interest, the three tales were re-edited and shown as "Crypt" episodes.

Directed by Robert Zemeckis · Written by Randall Jahnson

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Brad Pitt Billy (segment "King of the Road")
William Sadler Mr. Rush (Presenter)
David Morse Tom McMurdo (segment "Showdown")
Kirk Douglas General Calthrop
Dan Aykroyd Captain Miligan
Eric Douglas Lt.Calthrob
Lance Henriksen Ripper
Neil Giuntoli Billy Quintaine (segment "Showdown")
Roderick Cook Cornelius Bosch (segment "Showdown")
Thomas F. Duffy Scorby (segment "Showdown")
Monty Bass Frank Little Bear (segment "Showdown")
Mel Coleman Blacksmith (segment "Showdown")

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