Stagecoach (1986 film)

Stagecoach
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GenreWestern
Based on
Teleplay byJames Lee Barrett
Directed byTed Post
Starring
Music by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Raymond Katz
  • Willie Nelson
Producers
  • Hal W. Polaire
  • Jack Thompson
CinematographyGary Graver
EditorGeoffrey Rowland
Running time100 minutes
Production companies
  • Heritage Entertainment Inc.
  • Plantation Productions
  • Raymond Katz Productions
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseMay 18, 1986 (1986-05-18)
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Stagecoach is a 1986 American Western television film directed by Ted Post and written by James Lee Barrett. It is a remake of the 1939 film of the same name, itself based on a short story by Ernest Haycox. It is the second remake of the film, after the 1966 feature film. Kris Kristofferson stars as the Ringo Kid. Willie Nelson portrays famous gunslinger and dentist Doc Holliday, Johnny Cash portrays Marshal Curly Wilcox and Waylon Jennings plays the gambler Hatfield. All four stars were associated as members of the country music supergroup The Highwaymen. The supporting cast features Elizabeth Ashley, Anthony Newley, Tony Franciosa, Mary Crosby, June Carter Cash and Jessi Colter. The film aired on CBS on May 18, 1986.