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Goin' South
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Goin' South

1978 · 109 min Comedy Western Romance
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Jack Nicholson

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

Henry Moon

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

Julia Tate

Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd

Towfield

John Belushi

John Belushi

Hector

Veronica Cartwright

Veronica Cartwright

Hermine

Richard Bradford

Richard Bradford

Sheriff Kyle

Jeff Morris

Jeff Morris

Big Abe

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Hog

Tracey Walter

Tracey Walter

Coogan

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Gerald H. Reynolds

Polty

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