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Showdown in Yesteryear

  • 2023
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
89
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Showdown in Yesteryear (2023)
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An aspiring cowboy discovers a peculiar door standing alone in an open field. His curiosity leads him through it and into the lawless frontier of 1860s America, where he must navigate a peri... Read allAn aspiring cowboy discovers a peculiar door standing alone in an open field. His curiosity leads him through it and into the lawless frontier of 1860s America, where he must navigate a perilous world of gunslingers and outlaws.An aspiring cowboy discovers a peculiar door standing alone in an open field. His curiosity leads him through it and into the lawless frontier of 1860s America, where he must navigate a perilous world of gunslingers and outlaws.

  • Director
    • Aaron Bratcher
  • Writers
    • Gregory Lamberson
    • Tim O'Hearn
  • Stars
    • Vernon Wells
    • Debra Lamb
    • Tim O'Hearn
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    89
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Aaron Bratcher
    • Writers
      • Gregory Lamberson
      • Tim O'Hearn
    • Stars
      • Vernon Wells
      • Debra Lamb
      • Tim O'Hearn
    • 11User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 15 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Vernon Wells
    Vernon Wells
    • Orson Kane
    Debra Lamb
    Debra Lamb
    • Marion McMurtry
    Tim O'Hearn
    Tim O'Hearn
    • Doby Bristol
    Aaron Bratcher
    Aaron Bratcher
    • Bundy the Bartender
    Jeff Grennell
    Jeff Grennell
    • Daryl Dumwoody
    Regina Wills
    • Baker
    Michelle Snyder
    Michelle Snyder
    • Sandy
    Steve Graf
    • Sheriff Dobbs
    Rodney Acton
    • Old Man Jasper
    Wade Brinson
    • Major Crea
    Trina Hayes
    • Kelly
    Jesse Marciniak
    Jesse Marciniak
    • Jesse 'The Beast' Bristol
    Jessica Quinlan-Park
    • Harper
    Don Bower
    Don Bower
    • Busey the Bank Teller
    M.K. Smith
    • Deputy Harris
    Steve Leasure
    • Ben
    Patrick Lamba
    • Randy
    Sharlene Montgomery
    • Lefty
    • Director
      • Aaron Bratcher
    • Writers
      • Gregory Lamberson
      • Tim O'Hearn
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    10gabelle-81081

    Fantastic Storyline

    It seems that most westerns are just all the same kinda shoot them up cowboy... But showdown of yesteryear is not like that... It's unique, full of heart and love with an intriguing, storyline, a fantasy that envelops you from the very beginning all the way to the end... It was a fun ride... Jeff Grennell and Debra Lamb were wonderful together. I recommend it for the entire family. I loved it so much that I not only watched it myself, but I shared it with two other people, and encouraged many many more to watch it... You won't be disappointed if you see this film... The writing was excellent. All of the Actors did an outstanding job portraying their characters. It was so refreshing to see a western with such a different storyline... It was a wonderful fantasy... I watched it several more times since... I hope this movie gets the recognition it deserves... A true must see! Congrats to Tim O'Hearn who was the originator of the story and one of the writers... Bravo.
    8Bartman-2

    Enjoyable fantasy/western adventure for all.

    I saw this movie at a hometown screening in Gouverneur, NY to be quite enjoyable. It starts out with an old timer that is down and out on his luck. He yearns for the old westerns that John Wayne was featured in. He loses his girlfriend and then his job which brings him to a field where he contemplates suicide. Out of nowhere, he finds a door that seems to lead nowhere. Once entering the door, it transports him to the old west where he eventually finds common interests and meaning with the locals. He too then finds a purpose there that eventually transforms him to become the hero. Highly recommended.
    9jtannerba

    Showdown in Yesteryear, well worth the wait.

    Saw the movie at the Buffalo Dreams Festival in August 2022. Loved the story, I saw the short version, ' The Door ' a couple of years ago at the same Festival and the wait for the full length film was well worth it..Greg Lamberson wrote a really believable script, held your interest the whole way,and Aaron Bratcher did the directing like the pro.he is. Casting was spot on, acting was great , each character fit their role perfectly. The fight scenes were well choreographed, I thought Jeff Grennell stole the show as the bumbling cowboy, Daryl Dumwoody, he reminded me of Don Knotts at his best.! But he turned out to be the hero and found his happiness in life after being miserable before finding the door. He needed a lot of practice firing a gun !! Vernon Wells as Orson Kane was excellent, great fit. .Debra Lamb was Daryl's perfect love interest .The location was actually a cowboy town, amazing. All in all a movie worth seeing.
    9msueb-45417

    Absolute Joy to watch

    This movie kept me interested the whole time. It streamed smoothly throughout the entire movie. I laughed at several scenes and knew many people who would definitely relate to this character. Jeff Grennell was fantastic in this movie. He was so versatile and believable. I could definitely feel what he was feeling. The landscape of the picture was breathtaking and seemed so realistic of what it may have been like back then. The "door" threw me off, only wishing there were really doors out there like that. I suggested to several friends to watch this movie and guaranteed them they will love it! I watched this movie from my home but would have loved to watch it at the movies to hear all the laughter and remarks afterwards.
    10rickhays-13313

    I grew up a'dreamin of bein' a cowboy

    Truly, an Enjoyable film that I never tire of watching!

    An Exciting storyline, with Great characters, Brilliant casting & some FINE to EXCELLENT acting.

    An inspired location!

    Filmed at Dogwood Pass in Beaver, Ohio. A creation of love for the old west, built by Mike & Sharlene Montgomery, who also appear in the film. This is a reproduction of an old west mining town that transports one back to the 1870/1880's and was an Exceptional choice for this movie. A Must visit if you are ever in the area.

    The Best part, I was blessed by getting to visit while shooting was in progress. Some of these wonderfully, talented people are actually my friends.

    I Highly recommend this film!

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      A lot of the cast work at Dogwood Pass (Western town location) doing wild west shows.
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      Written by Tim Ruffo

      Performed by Tim Ruffo

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    • Release date
      • September 1, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tagasi metsikusse läände
    • Production company
      • Ass Backwards Films
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      1 hour 59 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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