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Walker

  • 1987
  • R
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Walker (1987)
An unconventional retelling of the life of William Walker, a 19th century American mercenary leader who became the president of Nicaragua.
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An unconventional retelling of the life of William Walker, a 19th century American mercenary leader who became the president of Nicaragua.An unconventional retelling of the life of William Walker, a 19th century American mercenary leader who became the president of Nicaragua.An unconventional retelling of the life of William Walker, a 19th century American mercenary leader who became the president of Nicaragua.

  • Director
    • Alex Cox
  • Writer
    • Rudy Wurlitzer
  • Stars
    • Ed Harris
    • Richard Masur
    • Rene Auberjonois
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    5.1K
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    • Director
      • Alex Cox
    • Writer
      • Rudy Wurlitzer
    • Stars
      • Ed Harris
      • Richard Masur
      • Rene Auberjonois
    • 43User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast64

    Ed Harris
    Ed Harris
    • William Walker
    Richard Masur
    Richard Masur
    • Ephraim Squier
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Major Siegfried Hennington
    Keith Szarabajka
    Keith Szarabajka
    • Timothy Crocker
    Sy Richardson
    Sy Richardson
    • Captain Hornsby
    Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley
    • Byron Cole
    John Diehl
    John Diehl
    • Stebbins
    Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle
    • Cornelius Vanderbilt
    Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin
    • Ellen Martin
    Alfonso Arau
    Alfonso Arau
    • Raousset
    Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
    Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
    • Munoz
    • (as Pedro Armendariz)
    Roberto López Espinoza
    • Mayorga
    • (as Roberto Lopez Espinoza)
    Gerrit Graham
    Gerrit Graham
    • Norvell Walker
    William O'Leary
    William O'Leary
    • James Walker
    Blanca Guerra
    Blanca Guerra
    • Yrena
    Alan Bolt
    • Don Domingo
    Miguel Sandoval
    Miguel Sandoval
    • Parker French
    René Assa
    René Assa
    • Doctor Jones
    • (as Rene Assa)
    • Director
      • Alex Cox
    • Writer
      • Rudy Wurlitzer
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Alex Cox says on the commentary of the Criterion Collection DVD, that out of all the movies he's done, and despite the fact that this film had hurt his career as a Hollywood director, he believes that Walker (1987) is his best work.
    • Goofs
      This film is littered with anachronisms (for example: modern cars, color printed magazines and Coca-Cola bottles). However, these are clearly an artistic choice by the filmmaker and cannot be considered true 'goofs'.
    • Quotes
      • Doubleday: I cannot help noticing Sir, during the time I've spent with you, that you've betrayed every principle you've had, and all the men who supported you. May I ask why?
      • William Walker: No you may not.
      • Doubleday: What exactly are your aims?
      • William Walker: The ends justify the means.
      • Doubleday: What are the ends?
      • William Walker: I can't remember.
    • Alternate versions
      All horsefalls using tripwires were cut from the UK release, but the complete version has been shown twice on network TV (BBC2).
    • Connections
      Edited into Dispatches from Nicaragua (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Silver Threads Among the Gold
      (uncredited)
      Music by H.P. Danks
      Lyrics by Eben E. Rexford
      Arranged by Joe Strummer

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 4, 1987 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Mexico
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Alex Cox
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • American Sign Language
    • Also known as
      • Paranın Esiri
    • Filming locations
      • Granada, Nicaragua
    • Production companies
      • In-Cine Compañía Industrial Cinematográfica
      • Northern
      • Walker Films Limited
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $5,800,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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