El Diablo (1990) (TV)

Director:

Peter Markle

Writers (WGA):

Tommy Lee Wallace (written by) &
John Carpenter (written by) ...

Release Date:

22 July 1990 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Western

Tagline:

When a young man can't ride or shoot he needs help real bad. And here's help that's real bad.

Plot:

When the notorious outlaw El Diablo kidnaps a schoolgirl, her teacher, an Easterner named Billy Ray...

Awards:

2 wins

Cast

Anthony Edwards	...	Billy Ray Smith
Louis Gossett Jr.	...	Van Leek
John Glover	...	The Preacher
Joe Pantoliano	...	Kid Durango
Robert Beltran	...	El Diablo
M.C. Gainey	...	Bebe
Miguel Sandoval	...	Zamudio
Sarah Trigger	...	Nettie Tuleen
Branscombe Richmond	...	Dancing Bear
Jim Beaver	...	Spivey Irick
Geno Silva	...	Chak Mol
David Dunard	...	Pitchfork Napier
Don Collier	...	Jake
Luis Contreras	...	Pestoso
Jesse Doran	...	El Triste

Runtime:

115 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:16 | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Indian Dunes, California, USA

Company:

HBO Pictures

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: When the heroes trick the guards of El Diablo's hideout into taking a group picture, the last guard that dies is shot with two arrows, and the second arrow has a guiding wire that is clearly visible.

Quotes:

The Preacher: We are committing this man, Mr. Jones... ah... Mr. Shones, to his life in the hereafter. We would like to take a moment to acknowledge his contributions to our community. During Mr. Shones' short-lived term as Sheriff, he served the public to the best of his abilities. He shot eight men and three women, most of whom were engaged in breaking the law. I'm sure the others were honest mistakes.

A fun western

Anthony Edwards plays Billy Ray Smith, a school teacher who sees a young, female student of his kidnapped by a ruthless Mexican known only as "El Diablo" played by Robert Beltran. Billy Ray sets out after this known killer not knowing how to shoot a gun, ride a horse or just about anything other cowboys could do. He is seeking the help of "Kid Durango" who he's read about and thinks is the fastest gun in the west. Along his journey, he meets and teams up with Thomas Van Leek, played by Louis Gossett, Jr. Van Leek is a no-nonsense gunslinger who shoots opponents in the back because "their back is to me." A few more mercenaries join the duo including "Preacher" played excellently by John Glover. When they find Kid Durango. played by Joe Pantoliano, Billy Ray discovers that his western hero is just a convincing novelist. This film was apparently made for TV and should have been seen by many more people. It's a hoot and lots of fun to watch.