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Don't Come Knocking is a 2005 American Western film directed by German director Wim Wenders and written by Wenders and actor/playwright Sam Shepard. The two had previously collaborated on the film Paris, Texas (1984). It was entered into the 2005 Cannes Film Festival.
Aug 25, 2005 · Sam Shepard stars as a washed-up Western movie star who tries to reconnect with his estranged family and find his long-lost child. The film features a star-studded cast, a beautiful soundtrack, and stunning cinematography, but suffers from a weak story line and a clichéd plot.
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- Wim Wenders
- 2005-08-25
Sam Shepard stars as a washed-up movie star who tries to find his possible child in this meandering and pointless film. Critics panned the movie for its lack of plot and direction, while praising the cinematography and the cast.
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- Wim Wenders
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- Sam Shepard
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A movie cowboy (Sam Shepard) walks off the set and seeks his past in a Western town. Roger Ebert praises the cinematography and the actors, but criticizes the script and the tone of the film.
A film by Wim Wenders, starring Sam Shepard, Julia Sweeney, Tim Roth and others. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, directors, composers and more on IMDb.
Mar 16, 2006 · Play Trailer. Overview. Howard Spence has seen better days. Once a big Western movie star, he now drowns his disgust for his selfish and failed life with alcohol, drugs and young women. If he were to die now, nobody would shed a tear over him, that's the sad truth. Until one day Howard learns that he might have a child somewhere out there...