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''Draw!'' is a 1984 American Western comedy film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern. It stars
Kirk Douglas Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch; December 9, 1916 – February 5, 2020) was an American actor and filmmaker. After an impoverished childhood, he made his film debut in ''The Strange Love of Martha Ivers'' (1946) with Barbara Stanwyck. Do ...
,
James Coburn James Harrison Coburn III (August 31, 1928 – November 18, 2002) was an American film and television actor who was featured in more than 70 films, largely action roles, and made 100 television appearances during a 45-year career.AllmoviBi ...
and Alexandra Bastedo.


Plot

In the final days of the Old West, a former desperado, Harry Holland (Kirk Douglas), only wants to leave Bell City with money he won fairly at a poker game. However, his way is barred by Reggie Bell ( Derek McGrath), a gambler who lost most of the money, the sheriff and a deputy, Wally Blodgett ( Graham Jarvis). In the subsequent shoot-out, the sheriff is killed and Holland and Bell are wounded. Holland takes refuge in a hotel along with a 'hostage' - Bess, (Alexandra Bastedo). The townsfolk decide the only thing to do is hire an ex-sheriff, Sam Starret (
James Coburn James Harrison Coburn III (August 31, 1928 – November 18, 2002) was an American film and television actor who was featured in more than 70 films, largely action roles, and made 100 television appearances during a 45-year career.AllmoviBi ...
), to 'face down' Holland. But he is now a drunk - can he beat his long-time nemesis?


Cast

Kirk Douglas Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch; December 9, 1916 – February 5, 2020) was an American actor and filmmaker. After an impoverished childhood, he made his film debut in ''The Strange Love of Martha Ivers'' (1946) with Barbara Stanwyck. Do ...
- Harry H. Holland
James Coburn James Harrison Coburn III (August 31, 1928 – November 18, 2002) was an American film and television actor who was featured in more than 70 films, largely action roles, and made 100 television appearances during a 45-year career.AllmoviBi ...
- Sam Starret
Alexandra Bastedo - Bess
Graham Jarvis - Wally Blodgett
Derek McGrath - Reggie Bell
Jason Michas - Moses
Len Birman - Ephraim
Maurice Brand - Mr. Gibson
Graham McPherson - Eugene Lippert
Linda Sorenson - Teresa
Gerard Parkes - Circuit Judge Fawcett
Richard Donat - Sheriff Harmon
Frank Adamson - Lenny
Stuart Gillard - Doctor West
Larry Musser - Townsman
Frank C. Turner Francis Charles Turner (born June 2, 1951) is a Canadian actor and iconographer born in Wainwright, Alberta and now living in British Columbia. He has appeared in numerous films, made-for-television films, television shows, and plays. Biography ...
- Poker Player
Brian George - Bandido


Recognition

* Linda Sorenson won a Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role * Nominated for Genie Awards for Best Achievement in Art Direction, Best Achievement in Cinematography, Best Achievement in Overall Sound, Best Achievement in Sound Editing


External links

* * 1984 television films 1984 films American comedy television films Bryna Productions films Films directed by Steven Hilliard Stern Films shot in Edmonton American Western (genre) comedy films Canadian comedy television films 1980s Western (genre) comedy films Films with screenplays by Stanley Mann English-language Canadian films 1980s American films 1980s Canadian films {{1980s-Western-film-stub