Young Guns

Year: 1988

Runtime: 107 min

Language: English

Director: Christopher Cain

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In the waning days of the American frontier, Billy the Kid leads a group of young outlaws, including Doc and Chavez, as they evade the relentless pursuit of federal agents. Their former friend, Pat Garrett, now a lawman, is determined to bring them to justice. Billy and his gang must rely on their wits and skills to outmaneuver Garrett and remain free in a land where survival depends on staying one step ahead.

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