description Young Guns Overview
Young Guns portrays a fictionalized account of the Lincoln County Regulators in New Mexico during 1877-78. The film centers on Billy the Kid and other regulators, including Emilio Estevez and Kiefer Sutherland, as they navigate conflict within the Lincoln County War. Terence Stamp and Jack Palance appear in supporting roles alongside a cast of actors portraying key figures from the era.
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info Young Guns Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1988 |
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Who plays Billy the Kid in Young Guns?
Emilio Estevez plays Billy the Kid (William H. Bonney) in Young Guns. The 1988 film features a Brat Pack-era ensemble cast including Kiefer Sutherland as Doc Scurlock, Lou Diamond Phillips as Chavez y Chavez, and Charlie Sheen as Dick Brewer.
When was Young Guns released and who directed it?
Young Guns was released on August 12, 1988, by 20th Century Fox. It was directed by Christopher Cain from a screenplay by John Fusco, who also wrote the sequel Young Guns II (1990).
Who plays John Tunstall in Young Guns?
Terence Stamp portrays John Tunstall, the English rancher and merchant who employs Billy the Kid and the other Regulators. Tunstall's real-life murder in 1878 sparked the Lincoln County War in New Mexico Territory.
Is Young Guns historically accurate?
Young Guns takes significant liberties with the historical record of the Lincoln County War. While it uses real figures like Billy the Kid, Dick Brewer, and Pat Garrett, many events are heavily dramatized, timelines are compressed, and some characters are fictionalized for entertainment value.
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