Red Headed Stranger

Red Headed Stranger

1986 · 105 min · ★ 5.6 · Western

Reverend Julian Shay (Willie Nelson) strode into the saloon, pulled out his six-shooter, and killed his adulterous wife (Morgan Fairchild) and the man she had left him for. It was the beginning of his violent transformation from God-Loving preacher to ruthless outlaw.

Directed by William D. Wittliff · Written by William D. Wittliff

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