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The Long Riders

The Long Riders

Western · Action · Crime · 1980

The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the 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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The Long Riders

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

1980 Western · Action · Crime 1h 40m

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6.7 / 10

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The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the 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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Names above the title

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Directed by

Walter Hill

Written by

Steven Philip Smith · James Keach · Stacy Keach · Bill Bryden

David Carradine

David Carradine

Cole Younger

Keith Carradine

Keith Carradine

Jim Younger

Robert Carradine

Robert Carradine

Bob Younger

James Keach

James Keach

Jesse James

Stacy Keach

Stacy Keach

Frank James

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Ed Miller

Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

Clell Miller

Court is in session

Put The Long Riders on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.