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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780792179368
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0792179366
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 04, 2002
Running Time: 108 minutes
Sales Rank: 8836
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: October 02, 1978
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Nicholson directed and starred in this Western spoof about an outlaw who is saved from hanging by a young widow (Mary Steenburgen) who puts him to work as an indentured servant. She has a gold mine that no one knows about and she wants him to help her get the gold before anyone else finds out. But, of course, his old gang--who gave him up to the law in the first place--finds out about the mine and wants a piece of it. This was filmed in the late 1970s, when drug use was rampant (and not particularly frowned upon) in Hollywood; keep that in mind when you listen to Nicholson's stuffy-nose delivery. Alternately amusing and flat, with a cast that includes Steenburgen in her first movie role and John Belushi in a tiny part as a member of the gang, also making his film debut. --Marshall Fine
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - What a cast!
First off, there's Jack as the male lead (he also directed). But then you also got John Belushi in his movie debut (lot of people don't know this), Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen in HER movie debut, Ed Begley Jr., Danny DeVito, Vernonica Cartwright, and some strong actors in other supporting roles--Tracey Walter and R.L. Armstrong. It's a lot of fun to see Belushi and DeVito do their thing here, and Jack is also a lot of fun to watch.
This 1978 film is an interesting companion piece ... Read More
Rating: - If you're lookin' for a good movie, well ya dang sure got your wish!
I had never heard of this movie, directed by Jack Nicholson...needless to say it's pretty funny. I loved all of the character actors, and just the expressions on their faces throughout the movie. I've watched it three times already, and there are a lot of funny lines in it. It was worth buying.
Rating:  - If you like Jack, you'll love this...
As an obviously biased fan, I find this somewhat obscure movie ( I actually saw it when it was originally released) to be an extention of Nicholson's offbeat sense of humor. Add in a supporting cast of unknowns like DeVito, Belushi, et al and you have a recipe for a night of chuckles.
Rating: - HILARIOUS AND ENTERTAINING!
I wish Jack Nicholson had a lot more comic roles throughout his prolific and brilliant career. In "Goin' South", he absolutely shines. He's having fun, and this isn't just him acting. He loves his character! From that signature twinkle in his eye, to the devilish smile and raised brow, he steals every scene he is in - like he usually does, but he does it so naturally in this film that you don't notice it until its over and try to remember who else was in it. He both stars in and directed this movie, and ... Read More
Rating:  - Beware: Over Indulgent Director/Actor Ahead
I saw this flick on HBO when I was in high school many, many years ago. Jack Nicholson directs as well as stars in this vehicle. I purchased this film because I vaguely recalled a humorous scene where Nicholson voraciously downs half a chicken and then leeringly implores Mary Steenbergen for some dessert. Unfortunately, I didn't recall the rest of the movie in which Nicholson overacts a great deal and seems to be presenting himself as Charles Manson with a sense of humor. My mistake for buying this ... Read More
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