List of Western films of the 1980s

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A list of Western films released in the 1980s.

Title Director Cast Country Subgenre/Notes
1980
Heaven's Gate Michael Cimino Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt, Sam Waterston, Brad Dourif, Isabelle Huppert, Joseph Cotten, Jeff Bridges United States epic Western
High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane Jerry Jameson Lee Majors, David Carradine United States B Western
Kenny Rogers as The Gambler Dick Lowry Kenny Rogers, Bruce Boxleitner, Harold Gould, Clu Gulager, Lance LeGault, Lee Purcell, Ronnie Scribner, Noble Willingham, Christine Belford United States traditional Western
The Legend of Alfred Packer Jim Roberson Patrick Dray, Ronald Haines United States biographical Western
Lobo NegroRafael Romero Marchent Spain
The Long Riders Walter Hill James Keach, Stacy Keach, David Carradine, Keith Carradine, Robert Carradine, Dennis Quaid, Randy Quaid, Christopher Guest, Nicholas Guest United States Outlaw Western
The Mountain Men Richard Lang Charlton Heston, Brian Keith United States traditional Western
Rodeo Girl Jackie Cooper Katharine Ross, Bo Hopkins United States Rodeo Western
Tom Horn William Wiard Steve McQueen, Richard Farnsworth, Linda Evans United States traditional Western
Urban Cowboy James Bridges John Travolta, Debra Winger, Scott Glenn United States contemporary Western
Windwalker Kieth Merrill Trevor Howard United States traditional Western
1981
Cattle Annie and Little Britches Lamont Johnson Scott Glenn, Burt Lancaster, Rod Steiger, Diane Lane, Amanda Plummer United States Outlaw Western
Comin' at Ya! Ferdinando Baldi Tony Anthony, Victoria Abril, Gene Quintano Italy, Spain, United States 3-D Western
Death Hunt Peter R. Hunt Charles Bronson, Lee Marvin United States Exotic Western
Duelo a muerte Rafael Romero Marchent Fernando Allende Spain
Hard Country David Greene Jan-Michael Vincent, Kim Basinger United States contemporary Western
The Legend of the Lone Ranger William A. Fraker Klinton Spilsbury, Michael Horse, Christopher Lloyd, Jason Robards United States, United Kingdom Fantasy Western
Outland Peter Hyams Sean Connery, Peter Boyle United States Space Western
Pruncul, petrolul şi ardeleniiDan Piţa Mircea Diaconu, Ilarion Ciobanu, Ovidiu Iuliu Moldovan, Tania FilipRomania comedy western
La venganza del Lobo NegroRafael Romero Marchent Spain
1982
The Avenging Lyman Dayton Michael Horse, Sherry Hursey United States B Western
Barbarosa Fred Schepisi Willie Nelson, Gary Busey United States B Western
The Grey FoxPhillip BorsosRichard FarnsworthCanada traditional Western
Harry Tracy William A. Graham Bruce Dern, Helen Shaver, Michael C. Gwynne Canada comedy Western
The Legend of Walks Far Woman Mel Damski Raquel Welch, Nick Mancuso, Branscombe Richmond United States
The Man from Snowy River George T. Miller Tom Burlinson, Sigrid Thornton, Kirk Douglas Australia Outback Western
Mother Lode Charlton Heston Charlton Heston, Kim Basinger, Nick Mancuso United States contemporary Western
Mountain Charlie George Stapleford Dick Robinson, Denise Neilson United States family Western
Plainsong Ed Stabile Jessica Nelson, Teresanne Joseph, Lyn Traverse United States Western drama
The Shadow Riders Andrew McLaglen Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, Ben Johnson United States traditional Western
Showdown at Eagle Gap William Witney Madison Mason, Rockne Tarkington United States B Western
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann William Dear Fred Ward, Peter Coyote United States Time travel Western
Triumphs of a Man Called Horse John Hough Richard Harris, Michael Beck United States revisionist Western
1983
Al oeste del Río Grande José María Zabalza Aldo Sambrell Spain
Eyes of Fire Avery Crounse Dennis Lipscomb, Guy Boyd United States Horror Western
Gold Rush BoysSteve Scott J. W. King United States Gay pornographic Western
Un hombre llamado El Diablo Rafael Villaseñor Kuri Vicente Fernández Mexico
Kenny Rogers as The Gambler: The Adventure Continues Dick Lowry Kenny Rogers, Bruce Boxleitner, Linda Evans, Johnny Crawford, Charlie Fields, David Hedison, Robert Hoy, Brion James, Paul Koslo, Cameron Mitchell, Mitchell Ryan, Gregory Sierra, Ken Swofford, Harold Gould United States traditional Western
Lone Star !John Flynn Lewis Smith, Alan Autry, Terri Garber, John McIntire, Chuck ConnorsUnited States B Western
Lone Wolf McQuadeSteve CarverChuck Norris, David CarradineUnited States contemporary Western
Mercenários de la muerte Gregorio Casal Emilio Fernández Mexico
Sacred Ground Charles B. Pierce Tim McIntire, Jack Elam United States
The Scout Dshamjangijn Buntar, Konrad Petzold Gojko Mitić, Battsetseg Natsagdorj East Germany revisionist Western
September Gun Don Taylor Robert Preston, Geoffrey Lewis United States B Western
Todo un hombre Rafael Villaseñor Kuri Vicente Fernández Mexico
1984
Al Este del Oeste Mariano Ozores Fernando Esteso, Fernando Sancho Spain comedy Western
Charrito Roberto Gómez Bolaños Roberto Gómez Bolaños, Rubén Aguirre Mexico comedy Western
Draw! Steven Hilliard Stern Kirk Douglas, James Coburn Canada comedy Western
No Man's Land Rod Holcomb Stella Stevens United States B Western
Yellow Hair and the Fortress of Gold Matt Cimber Laurene Landon Spain, United States Mexico Western
1985
All American Cowboy Howell Upchurch James Drury, Gene Autry, Chuck Connors, Buck Taylor United States singing cowboy Western
Alien Outlaw Phil Smoot Stephen Winegard, Sunset Carson, Lash LaRue United States Science fiction Western
Atkins Helge Trimpert Oleg Borisov East Germany Euro-Western
Forajidos en la mira Alberto Mariscal Sergio Goyri Mexico
El gatillo de la muerte Fernando Durán Rojas Fernando Almada Mexico
Lust in the Dust Paul Bartel Divine, Tab Hunter, Lainie Kazan United States comedy Western
Man Hunt Fabrizio De Angelis Ethan Wayne, Ernest Borgnine Italy contemporary Spaghetti Western
Los matones del Norte Alfredo B. Crevenna Armando Silvestre Mexico
Pale Rider Clint Eastwood Clint Eastwood, Michael Moriarty, Carrie Snodgress United States revisionist Western
Robbery Under Arms Donald Crombie, Ken Hannam Sam Neill, Steven Vidler, Christopher Cummins Australia Outback Western
Rustler's Rhapsody Hugh Wilson Tom Berenger, G. W. Bailey, Marilu Henner United States comedy Western
Silverado Lawrence Kasdan Kevin Costner, Brian Dennehy, Scott Glenn, Danny Glover, Kevin Kline United States traditional Western
Space Rage Conrad E. Palmisano Richard Farnsworth, Michael Paré, John Laughlin, Lee Purcell United States Space Western
The Wind Favors West Dean Reading Jack Dillon United States
1986
Ahora mis pistolas hablan Fernando Orozco, Aldo Sambrell Emilio Fernández, Aldo Sambrell Spain, Mexico, Colombia
Astucia Mario Hernández Ignacio López Tarso, Jorge Martínez de Hoyos Mexico
The Aurora Encounter Jim McCullough, Sr. Jack Elam, Peter Brown United States comedy Science fiction Western
Bianco Apache Claudio Fragasso, Bruno Mattei Sebastian Harrison, Lola Forner, Alberto Farnese Italy, Spain
Houston: The Legend of Texas Peter Levin Sam Elliott, Claudia Christian United States traditional Western
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James William A. Graham Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson United States Outlaw Western (filmed at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum)
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills Burt Kennedy Bruce Boxleitner, Bo Hopkins, David S. Cass, Sr. United States traditional Western
La muerte de un pistolero Ángel Rodríguez Vázquez Hugo Stiglitz Mexico
La rebelión de los colgados Juan Luis Buñuel Fernando Balzaretti, Jean-François Stévenin Mexico
Red Headed Stranger William Wittliff Morgan Fairchild, Willie Nelson United States traditional Western
The Return of Josey Wales Michael Parks Michael Parks, Rafael Campos United States traditional Western
Río de oro Ralph E. Portillo Henry Adriano Mexico
Stagecoach Ted Post Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings United States traditional Western
¡Three Amigos! John Landis Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Martin Short United States comedy Western
El tres de copas Felipe Cazals Humberto Zurita, Pedro Armendáriz, Jr. Mexico
1987
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory Burt Kennedy James Arness, Brian Keith United States traditional Western
Django 2 Nello Rossati Franco Nero, Donald Pleasence Italy Spaghetti Western
Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge Vincent McEveety James Arness, Amanda Blake, Steve Forrest, Buck Taylor United States B Western (sequel to the TV-series 'Gunsmoke')
Hawken's Breed Charles B. Pierce Peter Fonda United States
Independence John Patterson John Bennett Perry United States traditional Western
Kenny Rogers as The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues Dick Lowry Kenny Rogers, Bruce Boxleitner, Marc Alaimo, Michael Berryman, Melanie Chartoff, Charles Durning, Terrence Evans United States traditional Western
La leyenda del manco Jaime Casillas Julio Alemán Mexico
A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines Alla Surikova Andrei Mironov Soviet Union Ostern
Near Dark Kathryn Bigelow Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen United States Horror Western
Proud Men William A. Graham Alan Autry, Charlton Heston United States traditional Western
Scalps! Claudio Fragasso, Bruno Mattei Vassili Karis, Alberto Farnese Spain, Italy
Straight to Hell Alex Cox Dick Rude, Sy Richardson, Courtney Love, Joe Strummer, Dennis Hopper, Shane McGowan, Elvis Costello United Kingdom Punk Rock Spaghetti Western
Walker Alex Cox Ed Harris, Peter Boyle, Marlee Matlin, Xander Berkeley, Keith Szarabajka, Alfonso Arau United States Acid Western
Yo soy el asesino José Loza Carlos Canto Mexico
1988
Bonanza: The Next Generation William F. Claxton John Ireland, Barbara Anderson, Michael Landon, Jr. United States B Western (sequel to the TV-series 'Bonanza')
The Cowboy and the Frenchman David Lynch Harry Dean Stanton, Jack Nance United States short comedy Western
Ghost Town Richard Governor Franc Luz, Catherine Hickland United States Horror Western
The Man from Snowy River II Geoff Burrowes Tom Burlinson, Sigrid Thornton, Brian Dennehy Australia Outback Western
The Milagro Beanfield War Robert Redford Christopher Walken, Rubén Blades, Sônia Braga, Chick Vennera, Julie Carmen, Melanie Griffith United States contemporary Western
Once Upon a Texas Train Burt Kennedy Willie Nelson, Richard Widmark, Chuck Connors, Angie Dickinson United States Outlaw Western
Red River Richard Michaels James Arness, Bruce Boxleitner, Gregory Harrison, Laura Johnson, Guy Madison, L.Q. Jones United States Cattle Drive Western
The Return of Desperado E.W. Swackhamer Robert Foxworth, Vanessa Bell Calloway United States B Western
Stranger on My Land Larry Elikan Tommy Lee Jones, Richard Anderson United States contemporany Western
Sunset Blake Edwards Bruce Willis, James Garner, Malcolm McDowell, Mariel Hemingway, Kathleen Quinlan, Jennifer Edwards, Patricia Hodge, Dermot Mulroney United States comedy Western
The Tracker John Guillermin Kris Kristofferson United States traditional Western
Where The Hell's That Gold? Burt Kennedy Willie Nelson, Jack Elam, Delta Burke, Alfonso Arau United States comedy Western
Young Guns Christopher Cain Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Charlie Sheen, Dermot Mulroney, Casey Siemaszko United States Outlaw Western
1989
Billy the Kid William A. Graham Val Kilmer, Wilford Brimley United States Outlaw Western
Blood Red Peter Masterson Eric Roberts, Giancarlo Giannini, Dennis Hopper, Burt Young, Julia Roberts, Michael Madsen United States Western drama
Cabalgando con la muerte Alfredo Gurrola Mario Almada, Blanca Guerra Mexico
Desperado: Badlands Justice E.W. Swackhamer Alex McArthur, John Rhys-Davies United States B Western
Desperado: The Outlaw Wars E.W. Swackhamer Alex McArthur, Richard Farnsworth United States B Western
El fugitivo de Sonora Alfredo B. Crevenna Mario Almada Mexico
El loco Bronco Alberto Mariscal Ramiro Orci, Hugo Stiglitz Mexico
Lonesome Dove Simon Wincer Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones United States traditional Western
Old Gringo Luis Puenzo Jane Fonda, Gregory Peck, Jimmy Smits United States
Die Spur führt zum Silbersee Günter Rätz East Germany animated Euro-Western

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