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Goin' South

In 1868 Longhorn Texas, a convicted outlaw had two choices: get hung, or get married.

1978 PG 1h 49m

ComedyRomanceWestern

5.8/10 TMDB Score176 votes · IMDb ↗

Henry Moon is captured for a capital offense by a posse when his horse quits while trying to escape to Mexico. He finds that there is a post-Civil War law in the small town that any single or widowed woman can save him from the gallows by marrying him.

Movie Details

Original titleGoin' South
Release dateOct 6, 1978
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryUnited States of America
Certification (US)PG
Keywordsanti hero, dark comedy, small town, texas, gold rush, outlaw, battle of the sexes, gold mine, 1860s, marriage of convenience, post american civil war

Ratings

★ 5.8/10

176 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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FAQ

What is Goin' South about?

Henry Moon is captured for a capital offense by a posse when his horse quits while trying to escape to Mexico. He finds that there is a post-Civil War law in the small town that any single or widowed woman can save him from the gallows by marrying him.

When was Goin' South released?

Goin' South was released on Oct 6, 1978 (status: Released).

Who directed Goin' South?

Jack Nicholson directed Goin' South.

What is the TMDB rating of Goin' South?

Goin' South has a TMDB rating of 5.8/10 from 176 votes.