The Outlaw Josey Wales
“...an army of one.”
Synopsis
After avenging his family's brutal murder, Wales is pursued by a pack of soldiers. He prefers to travel alone, but ragtag outcasts are drawn to him - and Wales can't bring himself to leave them unprotected.
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Top Cast
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Clint Eastwood
Josey Wales
Chief Dan George
Lone Watie
Sondra Locke
Laura Lee
Bill McKinney
Terrill
John Vernon
Fletcher
Paula Trueman
Grandma Sarah
Sam Bottoms
Jamie
Geraldine Keams
Little Moonlight
Woodrow Parfrey
Carpetbagger
Joyce Jameson
Rose
Sheb Wooley
Travis Cobb
Royal Dano
Ten Spot
Matt Clark
Kelly
John Verros
Chato
Will Sampson
Ten Bears
William O'Connell
Sim Carstairs
John Quade
Comanchero Leader
Frank Schofield
Senator Lane
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sun Valley Center for the Arts Conference, Ketchum
Festival / Special Debut
July 14, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 13, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.59x
+$28.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Kaufman, Sonia Chernus, Clint Eastwood, Michael Cimino
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- The Outlaw Josey Wales
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English, Navajo
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Budget
- $3.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $31.8M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clint Eastwood
Philip Kaufman, Sonia Chernus, Clint Eastwood, Michael Cimino, Forrest Carter
Jerry Fielding
Bruce Surtees
Ferris Webster
Robert Daley
Department Leadership Roster
Clint Eastwood
Director
Philip Kaufman
Screenplay
Bruce Surtees
Director of Photography
Ferris Webster
Editor
Sonia Chernus
Screenplay
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
Walter Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Daley
Producer
Tambi Larsen
Production Design
Clint Eastwood
Screenplay
Michael Cimino
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Outlaw Josey Wales
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Outlaw Josey Wales about?
After avenging his family's brutal murder, Wales is pursued by a pack of soldiers. He prefers to travel alone, but ragtag outcasts are drawn to him - and Wales can't bring himself to leave them unprotected.
Who directed The Outlaw Josey Wales?
The Outlaw Josey Wales was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in The Outlaw Josey Wales?
The principal cast of The Outlaw Josey Wales includes Clint Eastwood, Chief Dan George, Sondra Locke, Bill McKinney, John Vernon.
When was The Outlaw Josey Wales released and how long is it?
The Outlaw Josey Wales was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Outlaw Josey Wales?
The Outlaw Josey Wales had a reported production budget of $3.7M and grossed $31.8M at the worldwide box office (8.59 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Outlaw Josey Wales?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Outlaw Josey Wales was composed by Jerry Fielding.
Is The Outlaw Josey Wales based on a book or true story?
The Outlaw Josey Wales is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Forrest Carter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Outlaw Josey Wales?
The Outlaw Josey Wales holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).