Quigley Down Under (1990) is an engaging and action-packed Western film directed by Simon Wincer, set in the vast and rugged outback of Australia. Starring Tom Selleck in the titular role, with Alan Rickman and Laura San Giacomo in supporting roles, the film offers a unique twist on the classic Western genre by moving the traditional frontier setting to the harsh, unforgiving landscape of 19th-century Australia. With its compelling storyline, strong performances, and stunning cinematography, Quigley Down Under delivers an unforgettable adventure that combines the classic elements of Westerns with a fresh setting and perspective.

The film centers around Matthew Quigley (Tom Selleck), an American sharpshooter with a reputation for his incredible precision. Quigley is hired by an Englishman, Elliott Marston (Alan Rickman), to come to Australia and use his skills to help Marston hunt and kill Aboriginal people who are standing in the way of his expansive landholdings. Upon arriving in Australia, Quigley quickly realizes that he has been misled about the true nature of the job, and instead of becoming an ally of Marston, he becomes a reluctant hero determined to fight against Marston’s cruel plans. The plot follows Quigley’s struggle for survival in the outback as he faces off against Marston and his men, all while forming a bond with a feisty woman named Crazy Cora (Laura San Giacomo), who has her own troubled past.