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Plot

In this humorous Western, Aussie Paul Hogan plays a cowboy running from the law. Lightning Jack Kane is a member of the notorious Younger Brother gang. He is the only member to survive their last shoot-out. Fortunately, he was only a minor member of the gang and escapes notice. Jack decides to rob a bank. He gets away with a small amount of cash and a mute, Ben, as a hostage. Unfortunately for Jack, Ben wants to be an outlaw so Jack is stuck with him. Eventually the two become grudging friends.
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for sexual content.
Genre(s):
Comedy
Run Time:
93min.
Theatrical Release Date:
05/01/1994
DVD Release Date:
11/14/2000
Director(s):
Simon Wincer
Starring:
Paul Hogan , Cuba Gooding, Jr. , Beverly D'Angelo , Pat Hingle
Themes:
Bank Robbery,Hostage Situations,Unlikely Friendships
Tone:
Easygoing,Goofy,Wry
Keywords:
bad-guy,bank,bank-robbery,cowboy,friendship,good-guy,hostage,on-the-run,outlaw [Western],robbery,sidekick
Language:
English