The Long Riders
“"All the world likes an outlaw. For some damn reason they remember 'em." - Jesse James”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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David Carradine
Cole Younger
Keith Carradine
Jim Younger
Robert Carradine
Bob Younger
James Keach
Jesse James
Stacy Keach
Frank James
Dennis Quaid
Ed Miller
Randy Quaid
Clell Miller
Kevin Brophy
John Younger
Harry Carey Jr.
George Arthur
Christopher Guest
Charlie Ford
Nicholas Guest
Bob Ford
Shelby Leverington
Annie Ralston
Felice Orlandi
Mr. Reddick
Pamela Reed
Belle Starr
James Remar
Sam Starr
Fran Ryan
Mrs. Samuel
Savannah Smith Boucher
Zee
Amy Stryker
Beth
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 16, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 11, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.58x
+$5.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Philip Smith, James Keach, Stacy Keach, Bill Bryden
- Original Score
- Ry Cooder
- Original Title
- The Long Riders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.8M
- Production Studios
- United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Hill
Steven Philip Smith, James Keach, Stacy Keach, Bill Bryden
Ry Cooder
Ric Waite
David Holden, Freeman A. Davies
James Keach, Stacy Keach, Tim Zinnemann
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Hill
Director
Steven Philip Smith
Writer
James Keach
Writer
Stacy Keach
Writer
Bill Bryden
Writer
Ry Cooder
Original Music Composer
Bobbie Mannix
Costume Design
David Holden
Editor
Tim Zinnemann
Producer
Jack T. Collis
Production Design
Ric Waite
Director of Photography
Freeman A. Davies
Editor
Craig R. Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Riders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Long Riders about?
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.
Who directed The Long Riders?
The Long Riders was directed by Walter Hill.
Who stars in The Long Riders?
The principal cast of The Long Riders includes David Carradine, Keith Carradine, Robert Carradine, James Keach, Stacy Keach.
When was The Long Riders released and how long is it?
The Long Riders was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Long Riders?
The Long Riders had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $15.8M at the worldwide box office (1.58 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Long Riders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Long Riders was composed by Ry Cooder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Long Riders?
The Long Riders holds official age classifications: CA: R; FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).