The Unholy Trinity

''The Unholy Trinity'' is a 2024 American Western action film written by Lee Zachariah, directed by Richard Gray, and starring Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson and Brandon Lessard, and follows the young man who travels to the titular town of Montana to avenge his father's death. It received mixed reviews from critics.

Plot

In the rugged frontier town of Trinity, Montana, where Henry Broadway witnesses his father, Isaac, being hanged. Isaac vehemently claims innocence, insisting he was framed by a corrupt sheriff. Henry, a gullible son estranged from his father, readily believes him and sets out to fulfill Isaac's dying wish: clear his name and deliver justice.

Upon arriving in Trinity, Henry confronts the current sheriff, Gabriel Dove. Gabriel, however, gently informs Henry that the sheriff he seeks, Saul, is already dead. He tries to explain that the town viewed Isaac as a villain and Saul as a hero, warning Henry that challenging Saul's legacy would only cause trouble. Despite this, Henry's pursuit of vengeance inadvertently ignites a series of violent and somewhat repetitive events.

The escalating conflict includes a deadly shootout at a pub, where a woman's death leads to Henry becoming a target himself. Further complications arise when St. Christopher, a priest and ex-slave, reveals Isaac's past misdeeds. Isaac had stolen a significant amount of gold from the South and double-crossed Christopher, who is still seeking his promised share.

Gabriel confirms that the hunt for the gold is resurfacing, informing Henry that his own house was once Isaac's and has been unsuccessfully searched for the treasure before. Christopher then rallies the townsfolk, leading them to Gabriel's house, where Henry is being sheltered. This sets off numerous scuffles, shootouts, and violent confrontations, filled with accusations and revelations from both sides.

The brutal clash culminates in a final confrontation at the church between Gabriel, Henry, and Christopher. The gold-theft plot comes to a head as Christopher, though outnumbered, fiercely demands his share for closure. Despite Henry's willingness to forgive, Gabriel ultimately shoots Christopher dead.

In the end, a transformed and softened Henry disperses his father's ashes. Ready to leave Trinity, he acknowledges his rightful inheritance of Isaac's house but chooses to let Gabriel keep it, recognizing the life Gabriel has built there with his family. Gabriel, however, insists that Henry stay and gives him a Sheriff's badge.

Cast

* Pierce Brosnan as Gabriel Dove
* Samuel L. Jackson as St. Christopher
* Brandon Lessard as Henry
* Ethan Peck as Sam Scarborough
* Q'orianka Kilcher as Running Cub
* Tim Daly as Isaac Broadway
* Veronica Ferres as Sarah
* David Arquette as Father Jacob
* Gianni Capaldi as Gideon
* Katrina Bowden as Julia

Production

In October 2023, it was announced that filming occurred in Montana. Since filming began during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, SAG-AFTRA granted the filmmakers an interim agreement to allow filming. Filming was done at the Old Montana Territorial & State Prison in Deer Lodge, Montana and the town of Trinity was filmed at the Yellowstone Film Ranch in Livingston, Montana.

Release

The film had its world premiere on October 12, 2024, at the Zurich Film Festival.

In May 2025, Saban Films acquired North American rights to the film, in partnership with Roadside Attractions, and set it for a June 13, 2025 release.

Reception

Jordan Mintzer of ''The Hollywood Reporter'' wrote, "At best, this serviceable shoot-'em-up features solid turns by veterans Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson — the latter sporting a formidable pair of graying mutton chops. But the seasoned duo can only do so much to salvage a convoluted and formulaic scenario involving bloody vendettas, double crossings, stolen gold bars and lots of boilerplate dialogue, all of it set against a rather stunning Montana backdrop."

Glenn Kenny'' gave the film two and a half out of four stars and wrote, "The movie's not a barn-burner or future classic, but new Westerns are thin on the ground these days, and this ultimately is a better-than-decent one."

References

External links

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The Unholy Trinity
at zff.com

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2024 films
Films shot in Montana
American Western (genre) films
Films directed by Richard Gray
Films scored by Marco Beltrami
Saban Films films
Roadside Attractions films