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Sunset is a 1988 American mystery western comedy featuring Bruce Willis as Tom Mix and James Garner as Wyatt Earp. The film depicts the pair investigating a murder that occurs in Hollywood during 1929, based on an original novel. It combines elements of Western and crime genres within its narrative.
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| Country | United States |
| Year | 1988 |
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What is Sunset about?
Sunset is a 1988 mystery western comedy in which actor Tom Mix and lawman Wyatt Earp investigate a murder in Hollywood in 1929. Bruce Willis plays Tom Mix and James Garner plays Wyatt Earp.
Who stars as Tom Mix and Wyatt Earp in Sunset?
Bruce Willis plays the silent-film cowboy Tom Mix, while James Garner plays the retired lawman Wyatt Earp. Malcolm McDowell also appears in the cast as director Alfie Alperin.
Is Sunset based on a true story?
The movie uses real historical figures Tom Mix and Wyatt Earp, but its murder investigation is fictional. It was based on an original novel by author Rod Amateau and mixes historical characters with invented events.
What genres does Sunset combine?
Sunset combines mystery, western, comedy, and crime elements. Its 1929 Hollywood setting lets the film contrast silent-film celebrity culture with Earp's Old West identity.
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