Heathens and Thieves
“The battle over "Chinaman's gold".”
Synopsis
Lawmen, drifters, and hired guns converge at a Northern California ranch believing its Chinese owners possess stolen gold. When two drifters hear rumors that a Chinese railroad worker has escaped with gold and now owns a remote ranch in the wilds of Northern California, the desperate men set a plan in motion to steal the gold for themselves. Saul, the youngest of the drifters, hopes to win the affections of Zhen and his beautiful wife, Kun Hua. Saul hires on as a farmhand, while his partner Bill lurks in the shadows and waits for the opportunity to strike. However, waves of worse men arrive seeking the stolen fortune, setting in motion a deadly multi-sided face-off of bluffs, gambles, and betrayals. Heathens & Thieves is a western crime drama set in an American era when the riches associated with the 1849 Gold Rush, the fallout of the Civil War, and the impact of Chinese immigration were fresh in people's minds.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Andrew Simpson
Saul
Gwendoline Yeo
Kun Hua
Don Swayze
Sherman
Michael Robert Brandon
Moses
Boyuen
Zhen
Tom Proctor
Sheriff Ashplant
Joel Patrick Berry
Deputy Clayborne
Jesse James Youngblood
Bronco
John A. Lorenz
Paco
Richard Doyle
Bill
Roy Hall Jr.
Ed
Bernard Dowling
Mercenary
Roy Hall Sr.
Townsman
John Hammond
Blacksmith
Howard Leonard
Townsman
Ned Nichols
Townsman
Cody Shick
Street Urchin
Kyle Shick
Street Urchin
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Megan Peterson, John Douglas Sinclair
- Screenplay & Story
- John Douglas Sinclair
- Original Score
- Sean R. Ferguson
- Original Title
- Heathens and Thieves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Orofino
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Megan Peterson, John Douglas Sinclair
John Douglas Sinclair
Sean R. Ferguson
David A. Poole, Peter H. Scott, Marc McCrudden, Edgar Martinez Schulz, Steve Riley
Department Leadership Roster
Sean R. Ferguson
Original Music Composer
Megan Peterson
Director
Peter H. Scott
Producer
John Douglas Sinclair
Director
Edgar Martinez Schulz
Producer
John Douglas Sinclair
Writer
Matthew Marconi
Producer
Josh Tessier
Stunt Coordinator
Tom Proctor
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heathens and Thieves
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What is Heathens and Thieves about?
Lawmen, drifters, and hired guns converge at a Northern California ranch believing its Chinese owners possess stolen gold. When two drifters hear rumors that a Chinese railroad worker has escaped with gold and now owns a remote ranch in the wilds of Northern California, the desperate men set a plan in motion to steal the gold for themselves. Saul, the youngest of the drifters, hopes to win the affections of Zhen and his beautiful wife, Kun Hua. Saul hires on as a farmhand, while his partner Bill lurks in the shadows and waits for the opportunity to strike. However, waves of worse men arrive seeking the stolen fortune, setting in motion a deadly multi-sided face-off of bluffs, gambles, and betrayals. Heathens & Thieves is a western crime drama set in an American era when the riches associated with the 1849 Gold Rush, the fallout of the Civil War, and the impact of Chinese immigration were fresh in people's minds.
Who directed Heathens and Thieves?
Heathens and Thieves was directed by Megan Peterson, John Douglas Sinclair.
Who stars in Heathens and Thieves?
The principal cast of Heathens and Thieves includes Andrew Simpson, Gwendoline Yeo, Don Swayze, Michael Robert Brandon, Boyuen.
When was Heathens and Thieves released and how long is it?
Heathens and Thieves was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Heathens and Thieves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heathens and Thieves was composed by Sean R. Ferguson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heathens and Thieves?
Heathens and Thieves holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).