A Tale of Two Guns is a 2022 western movie about a notorious lawless gang known as The Cowboys and a gunslinger’s mission to hunt down the last surviving member. Directed by Justin Lee, the film stars Tom Berenger, Casper Van Dien, and Ed Morrone in pivotal roles. This article offers interesting facts about the movie, its filming locations and behind-the-scenes info.
Where it Filmed?
The film was primarily shot in California, USA. The prominent filming locations include the Whitehorse Ranch, located in Landers on 56773 White Horse Rd. Scenes were also filmed at Prospector Ranch in Westlake Village, California. Unfortunately, specific filming dates are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Berenger | Marshall McTeague |
| Casper Van Dien | Abel Cruz |
| Ed Morrone | Artemis Hollinger |
| Dendrie Taylor | Elma McTeague |
| Randy Charach | Ben Mirkwood |
| Edward Finlay | Virgil Montgomery |
| Griff Furst | Warren Drake |
| Jennifer Wenger | Doctor Hennigan |
| Judd Nelson | Captain Mathias |
| Jeff Fahey | Bill |
| Danny Trejo | Junior |
| Jake Busey | McCloskey (uncredited) |
| Abigail Hunt | Whore 2 (uncredited) |
| Dan Koenig | Cowboy 3 (uncredited) |
| Curt Lambert | Deputy Dan (uncredited) |
| Daniel Luján | Tarak (uncredited) |
| David Nett | Ike Bullard (uncredited) |
| Edward Neumeier | Cowboy 1 (uncredited) |
| Tony A. Sims | Landing Attendant (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Tom Berenger plays the character Marshall McTeague, while Casper Van Dien and Ed Morrone portray Abel Cruz and Artemis Hollinger, respectively.
- Other notable cast members include Dendrie Taylor as Elma McTeague, Randy Charach as Ben Mirkwood, and Edward Finlay as Virgil Montgomery.
- The movie also features appearances by notable actors like Judd Nelson, Jeff Fahey, and Danny Trejo.
- The film was produced by Koenig Pictures, Charach Productions, Mini Nation Pictures, and Quiet On Set.
- The plot centers around a ruthless gang, The Cowboys, that once ruled the West with fierce fists and fast guns. The law eventually catches up with them, leaving only one member alive. When a deputy gunslinger decides to hunt down this last Cowboy, a deadly chase ensues.
- Fun fact: Tom Berenger and Jeff Fahey both appeared in another 2022 film, Black Warrant.
- An interesting goof from the movie: Despite the film being set before 1886 (the year Geronimo surrendered, ending the Apache Wars), piano tunes from Scott Joplin like ‘The Entertainer’ (published in 1902) can be heard during a saloon scene.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Whitehorse Ranch, 56773 White Horse Rd, Landers, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3363323
- Longitude: -116.4250527
- Place ID: ChIJ0T1vtH7VxIARlRsOgBJQvOM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 56773 White Horse, Landers, CA 92285, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Prospector Ranch, Westlake Village, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1241184
- Longitude: -118.8698901
- Place ID: ChIJjdkok0U76IARWM_ORuk8U8M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 356 E Carlisle Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
