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1985 · 133 min · PG-13

Silverado

Directed by Lawrence Kasdan · Western, Action, Drama

Silverado (1985) is a Western film, directed by Lawrence Kasdan set in New Mexico during the 1800s. It runs 133 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A western, with a tense and hopeful tone. Themes of friendship and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Bruce Broughton
Cinematography
John Bailey
Cast
Kevin KlineScott GlennDanny GloverKevin CostnerBrian DennehyRosanna ArquetteJohn CleeseLinda Hunt

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New Mexico
Setting
DesertRural
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Western
Themes
FriendshipPower & Corruption
Tone
TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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