Back to the Future Part III

In 1955, Marty learns that Doc was sent to 1885 and that Buford Tannen will kill him six days after he writes a letter. With the 1955 Doc's help, he repairs the DeLorean and travels to the Old West to save him. There Doc falls for schoolteacher Clara Clayton, and Marty has to face Buford in a duel. Without gasoline to reach 88 mph, the pair use a steam locomotive to push the car. Back in 1985, Marty sees his own future change, and Doc reappears in a locomotive that travels through time.

1. Behind the scenesThe Old West was Michael J. Fox's request

   While shooting the first film, Zemeckis asked Fox what era he'd like to visit. Fox said he wanted to see the Old West and meet cowboys. The idea was held back until this film, and 1885 Hill Valley was built from scratch.

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2. CameoZZ Top plays the 1885 dance

   The Old West-style band at the town festival is played by the members of ZZ Top.

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3. Behind the scenesReagan almost played the mayor

   Zemeckis considered Ronald Reagan, a former president and former Western actor, for the role of Hill Valley's mayor in 1885. He contacted Reagan's agent, Lew Wasserman, but Reagan declined.

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