The movie follows (played by Tom Berenger), a white-hatted "Good Guy" who is self-aware that he exists within a stereotypical Western trope. He arrives in the town of Oakwood Estates to protect sheepherders from a corrupt cattle baron, Colonel Ticonderoga (Andy Griffith), and a railroad tycoon. Rex’s deep knowledge of Western clichés—like knowing he can only be shot in the hand or that he must drink milk at the saloon—allows him to stay ahead of the bumbling villains until they hire a "Good Guy" of their own. Cast & Crew Highlights
: The film starts with a window-boxed black-and-white sequence that transitions into widescreen color as a narrator wonders what these old movies would look like today.
: The son of Western icon John Wayne appears as Bob Barber, a rival hired gun. subtitle Rustlers' Rhapsody (1985) [WEBRip] [72...
: The outfit worn by G.W. Bailey's character, Peter, is a direct tribute to Smiley Burnette , a famous sidekick to Gene Autry and Roy Rogers.
: Plays Rex O'Herlihan, a caricature of innocent 1930s cowboys like Gene Autry. The movie follows (played by Tom Berenger), a
: Director Hugh Wilson was able to make this "passion project" after the massive box-office success of his previous film, Police Academy (1984). Technical Specifications
is a cult-classic comedy-Western directed by Hugh Wilson that lovingly parodies the "singing cowboy" films of the 1930s and 40s. Film Summary & Plot Cast & Crew Highlights : The film starts
: Play the archetypal "Colonel's daughter" and "saloon girl," respectively. Fun Facts & Trivia