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American Outlaws

  • 20012001
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Scott Caan, Ali Larter, and Colin Farrell in American Outlaws (2001)
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5 Southern friends return home when the war ends 1865. But Yankee soldiers and Pinkerton are busy helping a railroad baron grab land from farmers along the planned railroad west. The 5 frien... Read all5 Southern friends return home when the war ends 1865. But Yankee soldiers and Pinkerton are busy helping a railroad baron grab land from farmers along the planned railroad west. The 5 friends fight back.5 Southern friends return home when the war ends 1865. But Yankee soldiers and Pinkerton are busy helping a railroad baron grab land from farmers along the planned railroad west. The 5 friends fight back.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Les Mayfield
  • Writers
    • Roderick Taylor(story)
    • John Rogers(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Colin Farrell
    • Scott Caan
    • Ali Larter
Top credits
  • Director
    • Les Mayfield
  • Writers
    • Roderick Taylor(story)
    • John Rogers(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Colin Farrell
    • Scott Caan
    • Ali Larter
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 180User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
    • 25Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 7 nominations

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    Ali Larter and Colin Farrell in American Outlaws (2001)
    Scott Caan, Colin Farrell, Gabriel Macht, Will McCormack, and Gregory Smith in American Outlaws (2001)
    Scott Caan and Colin Farrell in American Outlaws (2001)
    Scott Caan, Colin Farrell, and Gabriel Macht in American Outlaws (2001)
    Kathy Bates, Colin Farrell, and Gabriel Macht in American Outlaws (2001)
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    Scott Caan, Ali Larter, and Colin Farrell in American Outlaws (2001)
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    Top cast

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    Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell
    • Jesse Jamesas Jesse James
    Scott Caan
    Scott Caan
    • Cole Youngeras Cole Younger
    Ali Larter
    Ali Larter
    • Zerelda 'Zee' Mimmsas Zerelda 'Zee' Mimms
    Gabriel Macht
    Gabriel Macht
    • Frank Jamesas Frank James
    Gregory Smith
    Gregory Smith
    • Jim Youngeras Jim Younger
    Harris Yulin
    Harris Yulin
    • Thaddeus Rains, President Rock Northern Rail Roadas Thaddeus Rains, President Rock Northern Rail Road
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Ma Jamesas Ma James
    Timothy Dalton
    Timothy Dalton
    • Allan Pinkertonas Allan Pinkerton
    Will McCormack
    Will McCormack
    • Bob Youngeras Bob Younger
    Ronny Cox
    Ronny Cox
    • Doc Mimms, Zee's Dadas Doc Mimms, Zee's Dad
    Terry O'Quinn
    Terry O'Quinn
    • Rollin H. Parker - Rains' Gopheras Rollin H. Parker - Rains' Gopher
    Nathaniel Arcand
    Nathaniel Arcand
    • Comanche Tomas Comanche Tom
    Ty O'Neal
    Ty O'Neal
    • Clell Milleras Clell Miller
    Joe Stevens
    Joe Stevens
    • Loni Packwoodas Loni Packwood
    Barry Tubb
    Barry Tubb
    • Captain Malcolmas Captain Malcolm
    Jack Watkins
    Jack Watkins
    • Detectiveas Detective
    Tom Schuster
    • Union Officeras Union Officer
    Lee Ritchey
    • Bank Manageras Bank Manager
    • Director
      • Les Mayfield
    • Writers
      • Roderick Taylor(story) (screenplay)
      • John Rogers(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    When a Midwest town learns that a corrupt railroad baron has captured the deeds to their homesteads without their knowledge, a group of young ranchers join forces to take back what is rightfully theirs. In the course of their vendetta, they will become the object of the biggest manhunt in the history of the Old West and, as their fame grows, so will the legend of their leader, a young outlaw by the name of Jesse James. —<gsm1224@ix.netcom.com>
    • jesse james
    • jesse james character
    • jesse james gang
    • reference to jesse james
    • frank james
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    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Bad Is Good Again.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Western
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for western violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      At the end of the film, Jesse and Zerelda go to Tennessee, leading the audience to believe they lived happily ever after in peace. Except-the Frank and Younger brothers continued their robberies until the ill-fated Northfield, Minnesota robbery on September 7, 1876. There, the citizens of Northfield rose up and fought the gang as they tried to rob the town's First National Bank. Robbers Clell Miller and Bill Chadwell were killed and every other member was wounded, including Jesse. A pursuit followed. The gang decided to split up with the Frank brothers escaping. The others were later found in a swamp by a posse. A shootout followed and robber Charlie Pitts was killed. The Younger brothers all surrendered. They were all sentenced to life in prison for their crimes. Frank James later surrendered, was tried, and acquitted of several crimes-including the Northfield robbery. He lived the rest of his life in Oklahoma. Jesse continued his robberies by joining another gang until he was shot in the back of the head by gang-member Robert Ford in 1882. Ford was promised a reward if he killed Jesse but instead of being rewarded, Ford was charged and pleaded guilty to first-degree-murder. He was quickly pardoned.
    • Goofs
      Throughout the film, Frank James is seen carrying out impressive long-range trick-shots with his Henry rifle. In actuality, one of the downsides of the Henry rifle was its dismal accuracy, as well as its short range compared to the more widely available rifle-muskets. Even modern reproductions are not recommended for hitting man-sized targets past 200 yards.
    • Quotes

      Bob: He's smiling.

      Jim: Is that bad?

      Frank: Very.

    • Alternate versions
      On the American release DVD there are 2 scenes that were cut from the original movie. One is a fight between Jesse and Frank at a bar. The other is Jesse "paying" for a girl for Jim Younger.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Cinema Snob: Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Find My Baby
      Performed by Moby

      Written by Richard Hall (Moby), Joe Lee and Alan Lomax

      Used by permission of Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.

      obo itself, The Little Idiot Music & Unichappell Music Inc.

      Courtesy of V2 Records, Inc./Mute Ltd.

    User reviews180

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Probably suit The Younger generation.
    Many of today's younger viewers probably won't know too much about the James Boys, and The Youngers. So they can enjoy this for what it is, "a funny, bullet dodging romp, through the wild west. ". However the older generation should probably steer clear of this one. The Goodies are Baddies, and the Baddies are Goodies. Some of the one liners could have been written by the writers of Joey or Friends, with additional material by Mel Brooks, who might have called it "Men in Strides" I notice that the stunt men and special effects (which seem mandatory in today's films,) got all the awards. Figures about right. Jesse's escape from the train is strictly Van Damme. So, if you've never heard of Bob Ford, watch this, you'll probably enjoy it. However, if you are old enough to remember Bob, and Tyrone Power, I have a feeling that you won't.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 17, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros.
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jesse James
    • Filming locations
      • Fort De Soto Park - 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde, Florida, USA
    • Production company
      • Morgan Creek Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,342,790
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,855,475
      • Aug 19, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,678,913
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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