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This offbeat "electric western," loosely based on Herman Hesse's novel "Siddhartha," combines a standard gunfight plot with '60s psychedelia. Cowboys Zachariah (John Rubinstein) and Matthew (Don Johnson) get mixed up with a group of outlaw rockers (Country Joe and the Fish) on their quest to become gunslingers. But a developing rivalry between the two cowpokes could turn into a deadly confrontation. Patricia Quinn co-stars along with the rock band James Gang; co-scripted by the Firesign Theatre. 93 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; interview; audio commentary; theatrical trailer.
the first and only electric western, is built on a base of solid rock with a musical score and cast headed by such music greats as country joe & the fish, elvin jones, the james gang and cajun singer doug kershaw.
the adventure begins when zachariah (john rubinstein), who just received a mail order gun, convinces his friend matthew (don johnson) to ride off with him on the trail of the crackers (country joe & the fish), a roving band of bandits. at a saloon where the crackers are entertaining, a cowboy picks a fight with zachariah who outdraws and kills him. based on the success of this first showdown, zachariah decides that he is good gunfighter material. he and matthew then set out on a trail of gun-slinging adventures, including encounters with the infamous job cain (elvin jones) and his gang (the james gang).
experience this unique western and the surreal visions of two gunfighters on their journey through the west.
