Pale Rider 1985

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
48%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
19%
Splat

A mysterious preacher protects a humble prospector village from a greedy mining company trying to encroach on their land.

Clint Eastwood

as Preacher

Michael Moriarty

as Hull Barret

Carrie Snodgress

as Sarah Wheeler

Chris Penn

as Josh LaHood

Richard Dysart

as Coy LaHood

Sydney Penny

as Megan Wheeler

Richard Kiel

as Club

Doug McGrath

as Spider Conway

John Russell

as Stockburn

Charles Hallahan

as McGill

Director:

Clint Eastwood

Writer:

Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack

Genres:

Western,Drama

Release Date:

1985 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

115 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Pale Rider

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Clint Eastwood

as Preacher

Michael Moriarty

as Hull Barret

Carrie Snodgress

as Sarah Wheeler

Chris Penn

as Josh LaHood

Richard Dysart

as Coy LaHood

Sydney Penny

as Megan Wheeler

Richard Kiel

as Club

Doug McGrath

as Spider Conway

John Russell

as Stockburn

Charles Hallahan

as McGill

Fran Ryan

as Ma Blankenship

Richard Hamilton

as Jed Blankenship

Graham Paul

as Ev Gossage

Chuck Lafont

as Eddie Conway

Jeffrey Weissman

as Teddy Conway

Allen Keller

as Tyson

Randy Oglesby

as Elam

Herman Poppe

as Ulrik Lindquist

Kathleen Wygle

as Bess Gossage

Terrence Evans

as Jake Henderson

Jim Hitson

as Biggs

Loren Adkins

as Bossy

Tom Friedkin

as Miner Tom

S.A. Griffin

as Deputy Folke

Jack Radosta

as Deputy Grissom

Robert Winley

as Deputy Kobold

Billy Drago

as Deputy Mather

Jeffrey Josephson

as Deputy Sedge

John Dennis Johnston

as Deputy Tucker

Michael Adams

as Horseman

Clay M. Lilley

as Horseman

Gene Hartline

as Horseman

R. L. Tolbert

as Horseman

Clifford Happy

as Horseman

Ross Loney

as Horseman

Larry Randles

as Horseman

Mike H. McGaughy

as Horseman

Jerry Gatlin

as Horseman

Lloyd Nelson

as Bank Teller

Jay K. Fishburn

as Telegrapher

George Orrison

as Stationmaster Whitey

Milton Murrill

as Porter

Mike Munsey

as Dentist/Barber

Keith Dillin

as Blacksmith

Buddy Van Horn

as Stage Driver

Fritz Manes

as Stage Rider

Glenn Wright

as Stage Rider

Kate Britton

as Blonde Toddler (uncredited)

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