The Shadow Riders
“Sometimes you have to start a war to finish one.”
Synopsis
After starring in "The Sacketts", Tom Selleck and Sam Elliott team up again but this time as Mac and Dal Traven, in a movie based on a classic Louis L'Amour novel. They are brothers, who meet up at the end of the Civil War fighting on opposite sides. They go home only to find their family in dire need and their sisters and brother kidnapped by ruthless raiders. They set out to rescue their family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Shadow Riders (1982) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-14
Top Cast
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Tom Selleck
Mac Traven
Sam Elliott
Dal Traven
Ben Johnson
Uncle 'Black Jack' Traven
Geoffrey Lewis
Major Cooper Ashbury, Comanchero Leader
Jeff Osterhage
Jesse Traven
Gene Evans
Colonel Holiday Hammond, Gunrunner
Katharine Ross
Kate Connery / Sister Katherine
Dominique Dunne
Sissy Traven
Scanlon Gail
Yankee Officer
R.G. Armstrong
Sheriff Miles Gillette
Marshall R. Teague
Lieutenant Butler
Jane Greer
Ma Traven
Harry Carey Jr.
Pa Traven
Jeannetta Arnette
Southern Belle
Kristina David
Renfro Damsel
Ben Fuhrman
Devol
Owen Orr
Frank King
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Byrnes
- Original Score
- Jerrold Immel
- Original Title
- The Shadow Riders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- CBS Entertainment Productions, Columbia Pictures Television, The Pegasus Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew V. McLaglen
Jim Byrnes, Louis L'Amour
Jerrold Immel
Jack Whitman
Bud Friedgen
Dennis Durney
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew V. McLaglen
Director
Jerrold Immel
Original Music Composer
Jack Whitman
Director of Photography
Bud Friedgen
Editor
Jack De Shields
Production Design
Grady Hunt
Costume Design
Jim Byrnes
Screenplay
Dennis Durney
Producer
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow Riders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shadow Riders about?
After starring in "The Sacketts", Tom Selleck and Sam Elliott team up again but this time as Mac and Dal Traven, in a movie based on a classic Louis L'Amour novel. They are brothers, who meet up at the end of the Civil War fighting on opposite sides. They go home only to find their family in dire need and their sisters and brother kidnapped by ruthless raiders. They set out to rescue their family.
Who directed The Shadow Riders?
The Shadow Riders was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
Who stars in The Shadow Riders?
The principal cast of The Shadow Riders includes Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, Ben Johnson, Geoffrey Lewis, Jeff Osterhage.
When was The Shadow Riders released and how long is it?
The Shadow Riders was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shadow Riders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shadow Riders was composed by Jerrold Immel.
Is The Shadow Riders based on a book or true story?
The Shadow Riders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis L'Amour".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shadow Riders?
The Shadow Riders holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).