Red Headed Stranger (1986)

Red Headed Stranger: Directed by William D. Wittliff. With Willie Nelson, Morgan Fairchild, R.G. Armstrong, Royal Dano. Revisionist western about fallen preacher Shay, who guns down his wife Raysha for running off with another man. Wandering, he meets single mom Laurie. However, helpless sheriff Scoby wants Shay to help him fight the villainous Clavers.

“I love this movie because I like the music and feel it is probably the best one Willie ever did. Willie Nelson is as good an actor as he is a singer and this movie made me appreciate that all the more. The songs are ones you can sing along to and that is a real bonus. The plot, the scenery is all real. R.G. Armstrong, who is noted for strong performances as a bad guy is exceptional, especially in the bar scene where he wants the young man to kill him. Look into those eyes!!!! Morgan Fairchild and Katharine Ross donu0026#39;t hurt anything either. I have seen this movie several times, never get tired of it. Maybe because beyond the music I feel Willieu0026#39;s pain and can relate to the frustrations of the preacher.”