IMDb >
The Reivers (1969)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsThe Reivers (1969) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 22 | slideshow) |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers:
Release Date:
25 December 1969 (USA)
more
Tagline:
Boon is a reiver (that's a cheat, a liar, a brawler and womaniser) and he had just four days to teach young Lucius the facts of life (like cheating, lying, brawling and womanizing).
Plot:
In turn-of-the-century Mississippi, an 11-year-old boy comes of age as two mischievous adult friends talk him into sneaking the family car out for a trip to Memphis and a series of adventures. full summary | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 3 nominations
more
User Comments:
An underappreciated gem
more (21 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Steve McQueen | ... | Boon Hogganbeck | |
| Sharon Farrell | ... | Corrie | |
| Ruth White | ... | Miss Reba | |
| Michael Constantine | ... | Mr. Binford | |
| Clifton James | ... | Butch Lovemaiden | |
| Juano Hernandez | ... | Uncle Possum | |
| Lonny Chapman | ... | Maury McCaslin | |
| Will Geer | ... | Boss | |
| Rupert Crosse | ... | Ned McCaslin | |
| Mitch Vogel | ... | Lucius McCaslin | |
| Diane Shalet | ... | Hannah | |
| Pat Randall | ... | May Ellen | |
| Diane Ladd | ... | Phoebe | |
| Ellen Geer | ... | Sally | |
| Dub Taylor | ... | Dr. B.F. Peabody |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The Yellow Winton Flyer (UK) (video title)
more
more
MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for sexual content, brief nudity, language and thematic elements. (2004 re-rating)
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
Germany:107 min | USA:107 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Canada:A (Nova Scotia) |
UK:AA (original rating) |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
UK:PG (video rating) (1987) |
Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) |
Australia:PG |
Norway:16 (1970) |
Australia:M |
Finland:K-12 |
Sweden:15 |
USA:M (original rating) |
USA:PG-13 (2004 re-rating) |
UK:12 (re-rating) (2005)
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The Winton Flyer was not a real automobile. It was created from scratch for this movie by Kenneth Howard, aka Von Dutch. The car was designed to resemble a typical vehicle from 1904, but built to withstand the rigors of filming. Steve McQueen called the car "the real star of the picture", and took possession of it after filming ended. It remained in his collection until his death in 1980. The actual car can now be seen in the Peterson Automotive Museum In Los Angeles.
more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Boon, Ned and Lucius begin their trip to Memphis in the Winton the beginning of the scene is filmed in a traveling shot. As the journey proceeds we hear noticeably on the soundtrack the camera truck's motor in addition to the Winton's.
more
Quotes:
Movie Connections:
Featured in Steve McQueen: The King of Cool (1998) (TV)
more
FAQ
What is a "Reiver"?more
more (21 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Reivers (1969)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
|---|---|
| It is coming on TCM on 3-30-98 at 1 A.M. EST | wtl471629 |
| Just got it, it was a pleasant surprise | randolph_miller |
| the split screen | pegasusgiraffe |
Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Gone with the Wind | Die Blechtrommel | Giant | Lolita | Midnight Cowboy |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Comedy section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |



A diverse group goes off on an adventure, each for his own reasons, and each comes back changed and much wiser. Romance, excitement, tough choices, new experiences, and a really great car -- what more can you ask for? In a just world, this would be considered a classic of the coming-of-age genre. It is one of McQueen's most complex and charming performances. Crosse, another actor who died much too young, is brilliant. It has some mature material, but it is a wonderful family movie to talk to kids 13 and up about what growing up really means.