Plot & Details
Only three of the original five "young guns" -- Billy the Kid (Emilio Estevez), Jose Chavez y Chavez (Lou Diamond Phillips), and Doc Scurlock (Kiefer Sutherland) -- return in Young Guns II, 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 (William Petersen). Along the way, Billy's crew gains three new recruits: Arkansas Dave Rudabaugh (Christian Slater), Tom O'Folliard (Balthazar Getty), and Hendry French (Alan Ruck). Though the film suffers from an uneven script, many performances -- particularly Slater's -- are surprisingly strong, and the movie looks great. The theme song, "Blaze of Glory," is performed by Jon Bon Jovi in his first solo appearance; the rocker also has a cameo in the film.
- Genre(s): Westerns
- Run Time: 105min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 08/01/1990
- DVD Release Date: 12/28/1999
- Distributor(s): 20th Century Fox
- Director(s): Geoff Murphy
- Starring: Emilio Estevez , Kiefer Sutherland , Lou Diamond Phillips , Christian Slater , William Petersen
- Themes: Crime Sprees,Faltering Friendships,Sheriffs and Outlaws
- Tone: Earnest,Humorous,Rousing,Slick,Tense,Upbeat,Earthy
- Keywords: betrayal,captive,captor,coming-of-age,criminal,escape,friendship,gangster,gunfighter,killing,lawman,on-the-run,outlaw [Western],police,prison,west
- Country of Origin: USA (08-01-1990)
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Song | Jon Bon Jovi | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Original Song | Jon Bon Jovi | Won |
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