The Paradise Trail (1979): cast, story & where to watch

1979 · Film · ★ 10

The Paradise Trail poster

Released in 1979, The Paradise Trail is a drama and western film directed by Donald W. Thompson, running about 68 minutes.

What it’s about. In a small western town in the late 1800′s, two outlaws take a blind preacher, his wife and an Indian girl as hostages in their flight from the law. Excitement mounts when Dan, one of the outlaws makes a shocking discovery. The last train to Cortez lays bare the agony that torments Dan but the train brings an unexpected surprise.

Who’s in it. The Paradise Trail stars Burt Douglas, Robert L. Somers, Gene Otis and Teri Hernandez, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Paradise Trail sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Paradise Trail page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Paradise Trail tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Paradise Trail (1979)?
In US, The Paradise Trail is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Paradise Trail worth watching?
The Paradise Trail holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Paradise Trail?
The Paradise Trail stars Burt Douglas, Robert L. Somers, Gene Otis, Teri Hernandez and Deborah Trissell.
When was The Paradise Trail released?
The Paradise Trail was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.