Beautiful cinematography. The surprise is the acting, which is good,probably due to good directing. Kenny Rogers gives a believable performance, unlike his usual stiff attempts as the gambler. Tritt is a real surprise, with genuine mood swings and subtle eye work. Judd displays a vulnerability that is interesting. Nice supporting work from Brion Jones, Stacey Keach and Bruce Greenwood. Greenwood is unrecognizable as Jones' hot headed brother, which is an example of some real acting hoing on. The prisoner bride to be needed to be more than just eye candy, which points out that the writing is too formulaic at important plot points. Still you could do worse for a late night entertainment. It has Nevada Smith or Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid qualities in several spots in the story that holds one's interest. Remember, this is a TV movie, not a theatrical release unlike Smith and Garrett . Who will survive at the end isn't completely telegraphed during the storytelling. Actually a plus IMHO that the story isn't larded up with songs by Rogers,Tritt or Judd. Kenny's beard is a bit too well kept in spots, but doesn't overshadow an honest performance. Worth seeing how it ends even if not completely satisfying.
