The Cowboy and The Samurai

2023 0h 11m EN

Comedy

Synopsis

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In 1978, world renowned movie star, Jack Nicholson, made his feature directorial debut, a western called GOIN’ SOUTH. Against the advice of his producers, he cast up and coming comedian, John Belushi. Both John and Jack are known as Hollywood’s biggest bad boys and both are about to meet their match. Based on a true story… kind of.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jamie Costa
Jack Nicholson
Sandy Danto
John Belushi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jake Lewis
Writers: Jake Lewis, Sam Lewis

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RUNTIME

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Tight 11-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jake Lewis, shot by Emil Håseth Gurvin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jenna Socha shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jamie Costa and Sandy Danto carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt26678273 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jake Lewis directs. Emil Håseth Gurvin behind the camera. Jenna Socha cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 11-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Jake Lewis, shot by Emil Håseth Gurvin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Jenna Socha shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jamie Costa and Sandy Danto carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt26678273 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.