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Cast

Jack Nicholson
as Henry Lloyd Moon

Mary Steenburgen
as Julia Tate / Moon

Christopher Lloyd
as Deputy Towfield

John Belushi
as Hector

Veronica Cartwright
as Hermine

Richard Bradford
as Sheriff Kyle

Jeff Morris
as Big Abe

Danny DeVito
as Hog

Tracey Walter
as Coogan

Gerald H. Reynolds
as Polty

Luana Anders
as Mrs. Anderson

George Smith
as Mr. Anderson

George W. Smith
as Mr. Anderson

Lucy Lee Flippin
as Mrs. Haber

Ed Begley Jr.
as Mr. Haber

Maureen Byrnes
as Mrs. Warren

B.J. Merholz
as Mr. Warren

Britt Leach
as Parson Weems

Georgia Schmidt
as Florence

Nancy Coan Kaclik
as Mrs. Standard

R.L. Armstrong
as Farmer Standard

Barbara Walters
as Spinster I

Barbara Ann Walters
as Spinster #1

Anne Ramsey
as Spinster #2

Marsha Ferri
as Spinster #3

Lin Shaye
as Parasol Lady

Don Charles McGovern
as Norvell the Bartender

Dennis Fimple
as Hangman

Anne T. Marshall
as Painted Lady

Anita Terrian
as Painted lady

Roger L. Wilson
as Drunk

Carlton Risdon
as Cotton the Stage Driver

May Boss

Loren Janes
as Passenger

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Critic Reviews for Goin' South

Audience Reviews for Goin' South

• Oct 15, 2013

  This comedic western romance concerns a third rate criminal named Henry Moon, who, moments before he is to be hanged for horse thievery, is saved, thanks to a law in the backwater Texas town, allows for a woman to save a criminal from death, barring she agrees to marry him and take responsibility for his behavior. And that's what happens: Julia Tate claims the grateful Moon who soon regrets the arrangement when it's revealed she only really wants to use him as manual labor for a gold mine she swears is on her property. Aside from that, Moon also has problems with the Sheriff. Not only does he not care for Moon to begin with, but he also feels like Moon took Julia away from him, viewing her as "his girl". Featuring an all star cast, and directed by its star Jack Nicholson, this had potential to be an absolute riot. Unfortunately, while the film starts off strong, it devolves into an uninspired bore and never quite recovers. There are some good moments here and there, but there's not really enough to save this from being a generic "meh" kind of film. This is a top notch cast who, besides Nicholson includes the likes of John Belushi and Mary Steenburgen in their film debuts, he as a deputy, she as Julia, and CHristopher Lloyd as the sheriff. There's also appearance by Ed Begley, Jr., Veronica Cartwright, and Danny DeVito. Nicholson and Belushi really ham it up and appear to be having a lot of fun, but Lloyd, while okay, could have been even better. I like Mary Steenburgen alright, but she's not all that good hear. Granted, it is her first film, but still, she's kinda awful. At least we get a brief glimpse of her nipples through a wet shirt... I really wanted to like this movie, and, even though I did enjoy it in parts, as a whole, it's a real disappointment. Unless you're a completist for anyone in the cast, I don't really recommend this.
  Chris W Super Reviewer
• Oct 30, 2009

  I rented this movie cauz it had Jack Nicholson & John Belushi in it but I was disappointed cauz Belushi had almost no lines.Other then that it had some funny moments
  Brody M Super Reviewer
• Jan 19, 2009

  OK, I admit it, Nicholson was noticeably coked up, Belushi didn't have much of a part, but Mary Steenbergen is a sweetheart.
  Steve S Super Reviewer
• Mar 13, 2008

  I like that Doc Brown and Claira are together again in the old west. Jackie boy does a fun job as well.
  Curtis L Super Reviewer

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