Damsel

Jun 22, 2018

1h 53m

★ 5.3

Not all damsels need saving.

Overview

Oregon, a small town near the sea, around 1870. Henry, a grieving man who aspires to preach as a way to overcome his unfortunate past, reunites with eccentric pioneer Samuel Alabaster, who has hired him to officiate at his marriage to the precious Penelope. What Henry ignores is that both must embark on a dangerous journey through the inhospitable wilderness to meet her.

Genres

Western

Drama

Comedy

Production Companies

Strophic Productions Limited

Damsel Trailers

Cast

Samuel Alabaster

Robert Pattinson

Penelope

Mia Wasikowska

Parson Henry

David Zellner

Rufus Cornell

Nathan Zellner

Zachariah Running Bear

Joseph Billingiere

Old Preacher

Robert Forster

Bar Creep

Morgan Lund

Barrel of Laughs

David Wingo

Prairie Crooner

Russell Mael

Anton Cornell

Gabriel Casdorph

Barkeep

Ray Kelleher

Sheriff

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