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The Newton Boys

  • 19981998
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 2m
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6.1/10
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Ethan Hawke, Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, and Vincent D'Onofrio in The Newton Boys (1998)
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The story of the Newton gang, the most successful bank robbers in history, owing to their good planning and minimal violence.The story of the Newton gang, the most successful bank robbers in history, owing to their good planning and minimal violence.The story of the Newton gang, the most successful bank robbers in history, owing to their good planning and minimal violence.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
12K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
12,256
925
  • Director
    • Richard Linklater
  • Writers
    • Claude Stanush(based on the book by)
    • Richard Linklater(screenplay by)
    • Clark Walker(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Ethan Hawke
    • Skeet Ulrich
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  • Director
    • Richard Linklater
  • Writers
    • Claude Stanush(based on the book by)
    • Richard Linklater(screenplay by)
    • Clark Walker(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Ethan Hawke
    • Skeet Ulrich
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 45User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Ethan Hawke, Skeet Ulrich, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Dwight Yoakam in The Newton Boys (1998)
    Ethan Hawke and Matthew McConaughey in The Newton Boys (1998)
    Ethan Hawke, Matthew McConaughey, and Skeet Ulrich in The Newton Boys (1998)
    Ethan Hawke, Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Dwight Yoakam in The Newton Boys (1998)
    Matthew McConaughey and Skeet Ulrich in The Newton Boys (1998)
    Matthew McConaughey and Julianna Margulies in The Newton Boys (1998)
    Ethan Hawke and Matthew McConaughey in The Newton Boys (1998)
    Ethan Hawke, Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, and Vincent D'Onofrio in The Newton Boys (1998)
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    Ethan Hawke, Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, and Vincent D'Onofrio in The Newton Boys (1998)
    Ethan Hawke, Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, and Vincent D'Onofrio in The Newton Boys (1998)
    Ethan Hawke, Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, and Vincent D'Onofrio in The Newton Boys (1998)

    Top cast

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    Matthew McConaughey
    Matthew McConaughey
    • Willis Newton
    Ethan Hawke
    Ethan Hawke
    • Jess Newton
    Skeet Ulrich
    Skeet Ulrich
    • Joe Newton
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Dock Newton
    Gail Cronauer
    Gail Cronauer
    • Ma Newton
    Jena Karam
    • Orphan Singer
    Casey McAuliffe
    • Orphan Singer
    Regina Mae Matthews
    • Orphan Fiddler
    Lew Temple
    Lew Temple
    • Waiter
    Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam
    • Brentwood Glasscock
    Charles Gunning
    • Slim
    Glynn Williams
    • Farmer Williams
    Charles 'Chip' Bray
    • Bank Teller
    Chloe Webb
    Chloe Webb
    • Avis Glasscock
    Gary Moody
    • Crooked Banker
    Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies
    • Louise Brown
    Robert Iannaccone
    • Tailor
    Jennifer Miriam
    • Catherine
    • Director
      • Richard Linklater
    • Writers
      • Claude Stanush(based on the book by) (screenplay by)
      • Richard Linklater(screenplay by)
      • Clark Walker(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the movie, the Texas Ranger who arrests Jess Newton is Frank Hamer. The real Frank Hamer planned and participated in the ambush of Bonnie and Clyde.
    • Goofs
      After the armoured car robbery, when the boys stop the car and fight about why it had gone so badly, a modern day wheelchair-access drop-down curb is seen. During the 20s, no such curb would have existed. They would have been straight across.
    • Quotes

      Willis Newton: This isn't a real job.

      Jess Newton: It is real. It is real fun.

    • Crazy credits
      As the end credits roll, portions of two interviews are shown, each with one of the brothers. The interview with Joe Newton is from James Coco/Joe Newton/Chet Atkins (1980); the interview with Willis Newton is from The Newton Boys: Portrait of an Outlaw Gang (1976).
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Wild Things/Niagara, Niagara/Mr. Nice Guy/Wide Awake/Fireworks (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      The Pearls
      Written by Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton (as Ferdinand Joseph 'Jellyroll' Morton)

      Performed by The Jim Cullum Jazz Band

      Produced by Bob Erdos

      Courtesy of Stomp Off Records, York, PA

    User reviews45

    Review
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    7/10
    "We're thieves stealing from bigger thieves."
    Fans of the Director will probably be disappointed in this rather straight telling of the Real-Life, dirt poor Bank Robbers. There is a colorful often made story of Anti-Heroes waiting to be told here, but for some reason, while engaging and fun this Movie kind of disappoints and at the same time is a somewhat amusing, if not a terribly interesting misfire.

    Here the talented and usually off-kilter Director has been restrained by the conventions of the Genre. It is all handled with taste and is a tactful representation of likable Criminals who never killed anybody, but they did rob 80 banks. That in itself is a feat worthy of any Comic Book Character.

    There is a standout cast and the Movie looks great. But in the end it kind of loses momentum, but is never completely unworthy of the gist it created. Not a bad diversion and is Worth a Watch as a rather lightweight entertainment that will let down more viewers than it captures. A bit different and deserves more credit than criticism.
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    • LeonLouisRicci
    • May 5, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 27, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Legendaariset Newtonin pojat
    • Filming locations
      • Liberty Hill, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Detour Filmproduction
      • Newton Boys Ventures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $27,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,452,012
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,010,245
      • Mar 29, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,452,012
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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