The Spikes Gang
“Three boys wanted to be like their hero, Harry Spikes. They got their wish. Soon they were worth a fortune. DEAD or ALIVE.”
Synopsis
Three teenage farm boys stumble upon Harry Spikes, a local bandit wounded in a gun battle. While Harry is recuperating, he regales the young men with stories of his exciting past. The adventurous tales inspire them to start a gang of their own. Failing at their first attempt to rob a bank, the boys convince the gruff Spikes to teach them the ways of the desperado.
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The Spikes Gang ≣ 1974 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- The Spikes Gang
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Duo Productions, The Mirisch Company, Sanford Productions (III), United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fleischer
Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch, Giles Tippette
Fred Karlin
Brian West
Frank J. Urioste, Ralph E. Winters
Richard Fleischer, Irving Ravetch, Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Fleischer
Director
Richard Fleischer
Producer
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Frank J. Urioste
Editor
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Brian West
Director of Photography
Harriet Frank Jr.
Screenplay
Irving Ravetch
Screenplay
Irving Ravetch
Producer
Walter Mirisch
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Spikes Gang
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What is The Spikes Gang about?
Three teenage farm boys stumble upon Harry Spikes, a local bandit wounded in a gun battle. While Harry is recuperating, he regales the young men with stories of his exciting past. The adventurous tales inspire them to start a gang of their own. Failing at their first attempt to rob a bank, the boys convince the gruff Spikes to teach them the ways of the desperado.
Who directed The Spikes Gang?
The Spikes Gang was directed by Richard Fleischer.
Who stars in The Spikes Gang?
The principal cast of The Spikes Gang includes Lee Marvin, Gary Grimes, Ron Howard, Charles Martin Smith, Arthur Hunnicutt.
When was The Spikes Gang released and how long is it?
The Spikes Gang was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Spikes Gang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spikes Gang was composed by Fred Karlin.
Is The Spikes Gang based on a book or true story?
The Spikes Gang is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Giles Tippette".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spikes Gang?
The Spikes Gang 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.).