The Legend of the Golden Gun

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jeff Osterhage
Jeff Osterhage

John Golden

Carl Franklin
Carl Franklin

Joshua Brown

Robert Davi
Robert Davi

William Quantrill

Keir Dullea
Keir Dullea

General Custer

Hal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook

J.R. Swackhammer

Michele Carey
Michele Carey

Maggie

John McLiam
John McLiam

Jake Powell

Elissa Leeds
Elissa Leeds

Sara Powell

William Bryant
William Bryant

William Ford

Rex Holman
Rex Holman

Sturges

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    In Kansas during the middle of the Civil War, John Golden is left for dead and his family has been killed by the ruthless Confederate outlaw William Quantrill. Rescued by runaway slave Joshua Brown, Golden is determined to get revenge. With the help of a legendary gunfighter and a special gun, Golden must not only deal with Quantrill and his men, but has to dodge General Custer and his army, as well.

  • Release Date

    1979-07-05

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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    English
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