The Captain — Shoot the Sun Down Character Profile

About The Captain

Former ship captain seeking Montezuma's gold. He maintains control over the indentured servant and forms a temporary alliance with the Scalphunter to eliminate Rainbow. His greed and betrayal drive the central conflict as he attempts to monopolize the gold.

Character Facts

Played by

Bo Brundin

Appears in

Shoot the Sun Down (1978)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• The Captain — Alliance Temporary Allies — Scalphunter (Geoffrey Lewis)

  Form a pragmatic alliance to eliminate rivals.

• The Captain — Alliance Partner — Mr. Rainbow (Christopher Walken)

  Initial travel partners sharing a common goal.

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• Sunbearer (A Martinez)
• Lieutenant (Jorge Cervera Jr.)
• Shipping Agent (Michael Eiland)
• Blacksmith (Luis Ramirez)
• Barber (Don Hann)
• Navajo Woman (Sacheen Littlefeather)
• Assayer (Ben Zeller)
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