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The Spikes Gang (1974)

PG 96 min  -  Western  -   11 April 1974 (West Germany)
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One day, three farm boys come upon a wounded outlaw named Harry Spikes. They take him to one of the boys' barn... See full synopsis »

Director:

Richard Fleischer

Writers:

Irving Ravetch (screenplay), Harriet Frank Jr. (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Lee Marvin, Gary Grimes and Ron Howard
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lee Marvin ...
Harry Spikes
Gary Grimes Gary Grimes ...
Will
Ron Howard ...
Les
Charles Martin Smith ...
Tod (as Charlie Martin Smith)
Arthur Hunnicutt Arthur Hunnicutt ...
Kid White
Noah Beery Jr. ...
Basset (as Noah Beery)
Marc Smith Marc Smith ...
Abel Young
Don Fellows Don Fellows ...
Cowboy
Elliott Sullivan Elliott Sullivan ...
Billy
Robert Beatty Robert Beatty ...
Sheriff (credit only)
Ralph Brown Ralph Brown ...
Posse Leader
Bill Curran Bill Curran ...
Gillis
Ricardo Palacios Ricardo Palacios ...
Doctor
David Thomson David Thomson ...
Sheriff of Carrizo Springs
Bert Conway Bert Conway ...
Bank Teller
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One day, three farm boys come upon a wounded outlaw named Harry Spikes. They take him to one of the boys' barn...  See full synopsis »

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Plot Keywords:

Murder | Mexican | Bank Robbery | Gunshot Wound | Coming Of Age  | See more »

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Three boys wanted to be like their hero. Harry Spikes. They got their wish. Soon they were worth a fortune. DEAD or ALIVE.

Genres:

Western

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(West Germany) See more »

Also Known As:

Harry Spikes See more »

Filming Locations:

Tabernas, Almería, Andalucía, Spain

Company Credits

Production Co:

Duo Productions, Mirisch Corporation, The, Sanford Productions (III) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The extremely low holsters worn by the three boys are so unauthentic to the period as to be downright silly. See more »

Quotes

Harry Spikes: Don't look so scared boys. Hell, look at me.
[Turns around while naked, indicating his various wounds]
Harry Spikes: Vadalia... Northfield... Jonesboro... Elysian Township... Marysville... Gallatin. Oh, I ducked a little late a few times, but I'm still standin'. The thing to do, my friends, is to admit to your fate with Christian resignation and live bravely until your appointed time.
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Featured in Hollywood Remembers Lee Marvin (2000) See more »