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The Long Riders (1980)

R  100 min  -  Biography | Crime | History   -  16 May 1980 (USA)
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The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the Jesse James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of the bank robbers made up of brothers who begin their legendary bank raids because of revenge.

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Walter Hill
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Carradine ...
Keith Carradine ...
Robert Carradine ...
James Keach ...
Stacy Keach ...
Dennis Quaid ...
Randy Quaid ...
Kevin Brophy ...
John Younger
Harry Carey Jr. Harry Carey Jr. ...
George Arthur
Christopher Guest ...
Nicholas Guest ...
Shelby Leverington ...
Annie Ralston
Felice Orlandi Felice Orlandi ...
Mr. Reddick
Pamela Reed ...
James Remar ...
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Storyline

The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the Jesse James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of the bank robbers made up of brothers who begin their legendary bank raids because of of revenge. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>  

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Plot Keywords:

Bank | Revenge | Stabbed With A Knife | Gun Battle | River Crossing  | See more »

Taglines:

"All the world likes an outlaw. For some damn reason they remember 'em." - Jesse James

Genres:

Biography | Crime | History | Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

Swedish | English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Long Riders See more »

Filming Locations:

California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$23,000,000 (USA) (30 June 1981)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Huka Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Edward Bunker who plays Chadwell in the Northfield bank robbery was actually, among many other things, a convicted bank robber. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: During the train robbery, when Jesse kicks open the door to the passenger car, shot from inside, a stage light is clearly visible behind him (above his right shoulder). See more »

Quotes

Belle Starr: Coleman Younger! Seems like you folks are havin' a real nice party in there.
Cole Younger: I expect so, with free food and drink and all.
Belle Starr: How come I wasn't invited?
Cole Younger: 'Cause you're a whore, Belle.
Belle Starr: I might be; but at least I ain't a cheap one.
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Connections

Referenced in The Making of 'Kill Bill: Volume 2' (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Battle Cry of Freedom"
(1862) (uncredited)
Written by George Frederick Root
Played and Sung by a guitarist See more »