Synopsis
Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do they know the town where their family and friends reside has been taken over by a corrupt sheriff and a murderous posse. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail, and learn who their real friends are.
Key facts
Cast
Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Danny Glover, Kevin Costner, Brian Dennehy, Rosanna Arquette, John Cleese, Linda Hunt
Original language
English
First release
July 10, 1985 (Belgium)
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Filming locations
New Mexico
Crew
Screenplay
Lawrence Kasdan, Mark Kasdan
Producer
Lawrence Kasdan
Cinematography
John Bailey
Editing
Carol Littleton
Music
Bruce Broughton
Québec / French
Québec classification
General
Classification date
July 4, 2014
Versions
French version
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Camerimage 2018 generic
- Academy Awards 1986 academy_award
- Venice Film Festival 1985 generic
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Silverado (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Bruce Broughton (1985) | 6 releases, 1985-1986: Geffen Records |
| CD | Silverado (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Bruce Broughton (1985) | 2 releases, 1992-2005: Intrada |
| Cassette | Silverado (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Bruce Broughton (1985) | 1 release, 1985: Geffen Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Belgium | July 10, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Germany | July 10, 1985 |
| Theatrical | United States | July 10, 1985 |
| Theatrical | France | December 11, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Australia | December 12, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Greece | December 12, 1985 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | December 20, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | December 25, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | January 10, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Italy | January 16, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | January 16, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | February 10, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Japan | March 1, 1986 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | June 5, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | April 30, 1987 |
| Television | Sweden | August 22, 1992 |
| Television | Netherlands | June 7, 2002 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | PG |
| Classification | United States | PG-13 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Sweden | November 18, 1986 |
| Home video | Czech Republic | May 1, 1999 |
| Home video | Brazil | January 1, 2000 |
| Home video | Netherlands | January 1, 2000 |
| Home video | Sweden | June 8, 2005 |
| Home video | Netherlands | September 10, 2009 |
| Home video | Sweden | October 28, 2009 |
| Home video | Sweden | October 7, 2025 |
Full credits
| Director | Lawrence Kasdan |
| Cast | Kevin Kline (Paden), Scott Glenn (Emmett), Danny Glover (Malachi 'Mal' Johnson), Kevin Costner (Jake), Brian Dennehy (Cobb), Rosanna Arquette (Hannah), John Cleese (Sheriff John T. Langston), Linda Hunt (Stella), Jeff Goldblum (Slick), Ray Baker (McKendrick), Lynn Whitfield (Rae), Joe Seneca (Ezra), Jeff Fahey (Tyree), Brad Leland (Trooper (as Brad Williams)), Marvin J. McIntyre (Clerk), Sheb Wooley (Cavalry Sergeant), Jon Kasdan (Boy at Outpost), Todd Allen (Deputy Kern), Kenny Call (Deputy Block), Bill Thurman (Carter), Meg Kasdan (Barmaid), Dick Durock (Bar Fighter), Gene Hartline (Bar Fighter), Autry Ward (Hat Thief), Jake Kasdan (Stable Boy), Rusty Meyers (Conrad), Zeke Davidson (Mr. Parker), Lois Geary (Mrs. Parker), James Gammon (Dawson), Troy Ward (Baxter), Roy McAdams (Tall outlaw), Patricia Gaul (Kate), Amanda Wyss (Phoebe), Earl Hindman (J.T.), Thomas Wilson Brown (Augie), Jim Haynie (Bradley), Richard Jenkins (Kelly), Ken Farmer (Deputy Kyle), Sam Gauny (Deputy Garth), Brion James (Hobart), Richard Lester (Saloon Patron (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Lawrence Kasdan, Mark Kasdan |
| Producer | Lawrence Kasdan |
| Executive producer | Charles Okun, Michael Grillo |
| Cinematography | John Bailey |
| Editing | Carol Littleton |
| Music | Bruce Broughton |
| Production design | Ida Random |
| Visual effects | Richard Wood, William D. Lee |
| Costumes | Kristi Zea |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
