The Desperate Trail

The Desperate Trail

1994 · 96 min · EN · R · 4.8 (25 votes)
Dir. P.J. Pesce · Starring Sam Elliott, Craig Sheffer, Linda Fiorentino, Frank Whaley, John Furlong, Bradley Whitford

“No one escapes from Marshal Bill Speakes.”

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Amiable con man Jack Cooper is on a westbound stagecoach, headed for the next batch of suckers who will mistake him for an easy mark. Fiery Sarah O'Rourke rides the same coach, handcuffed to lawman Bill Speakes and headed for the hangman. In a few hours, all should reach their destinations. But the trail they travel takes an unexpected turn: Cooper and O'Rourke are soon off the stage and running for their lives. The law ends and the chase begins in a very alive tale of wanted-dead-or-alive fugitives (Linda Fiorentino and Craig Sheffer) pursued by a marshal (Sam Elliott) who's a law unto himself.

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Feel the dust and the relentless pursuit in this gritty, propulsive Western. It's a tense, thrilling ride through rugged landscapes, blending desperate survival with an unexpected spark of romance. The mood is adventurous and high-stakes, perfect for those who love classic outlaw tales.

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