Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do they know the town where their family and friends reside has been taken over by a corrupt sheriff and a murderous posse. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail, and learn who their real friends are.
Cinematography
John Bailey makes New Mexico look impossibly golden
Acting
Kevin Costner's breakout grin could power a town
Score
Bruce Broughton's brassy theme wants to be hummed
Director
Lawrence Kasdan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kevin Costner did most of his own riding and stunts after Kasdan saw his dailies from 'The Big Chill.'
Kasdan made this to save the dying western genre; it bombed but became the definitive 80s example anyway.
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