The Return of Josey Wales

The Return of Josey Wales

The Return of Josey Wales

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The Return of Josey Wales

"Legend has it he lives."

1986

1h 30m

6.0(5 votes)

Western

Overview

In a small, dusty border town, two long-time best friends of the mysterious gunman Josey Wales are brutally murdered by marauding rurales. The rurales, led by the beastial Commandante Escobar, head back to Mexico with gambler Ten Spot as hostage. Told of his friend's peril, Josey sets out on a trail of bloody vengeance.

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10 featured cast members

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Michael Parks

Michael Parks

Josey Wales

Rafael Campos

Rafael Campos

Chato

Charles McCoy

Charles

Suzie Humphreys

Rose

John William Galt

John William Galt

Kelly

Robert Magruder

Tenspot

Paco Vela

Paco

Everett Sifuentes

Everett Sifuentes

Capt. Jesús Escabedo

Charles Escamilla

Lt. Valdez

Arturo R. Tamez Jr.

Pancho Marino

Creative team

Directed by: Michael Parks
Written by: Forrest Carter

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