Overview
The story concerns two grizzled mountain men -- Bill Tyler and Henry Frapp -- during the dying days of the fur-trapping era. The plot begins when Running Moon runs away from her abusive husband Heavy Eagle and comes across the two seedy fur trappers. The mountain men take her in, unaware that Heavy Eagle has dispatched an army of Indian braves to reclaim her.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedDirected by Richard Lang, this 1980 adventure-Western drama follows two weathered fur trappers near the close of the frontier trapping era. Their hardscrabble lives take a turn when a woman fleeing an abusive marriage crosses their path, drawing them into a dangerous pursuit across rugged wilderness. Combining outdoor adventure with rough-edged drama, the film leans on the harsh beauty and lawlessness of the mountain-man world. Its tone is gritty and earthy, steeped in survival and loyalty. The film suits viewers who enjoy traditional Westerns, frontier adventure, and rugged tales of the American wilderness in its waning days. MagicMovieScore: 5.9.
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Top Cast
Charlton Heston
Bill Tyler
Brian Keith
Henry Frapp
Victoria Racimo
Running Moon
Stephen Macht
Heavy Eagle
Seymour Cassel
La Bont
David Ackroyd
Medicine Wolf
Cal Bellini
Cross Otter
John Glover
Nathan Wyeth
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Movie Info
Release Date
June 1, 1980
Runtime
1h 42m
Rating
R
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Western
Director