The Reivers
“Boon is a reiver (that's a cheat, a liar, a brawler and womaniser) and he had just four days to teach young Lucius the facts of life (like cheating, lying, brawling and womanizing).”
Synopsis
In turn-of-the-century Mississippi, an 11-year-old boy comes of age as two mischievous adult friends talk him into sneaking the family car out for a trip to Memphis and a series of adventures.
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Top Cast
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Steve McQueen
Boon Hogganbeck
Sharon Farrell
Corrie
Ruth White
Miss Reba
Michael Constantine
Mr. Binford
Clifton James
Butch Lovemaiden
Juano Hernández
Uncle Possum
Lonny Chapman
Maury McCaslin
Will Geer
Boss
Rupert Crosse
Ned McCaslin
Mitch Vogel
Lucius
Diane Ladd
Phoebe
Ellen Geer
Sally
Allyn Ann McLerie
Alison
Charles Tyner
Edmonds
Vinnette Carroll
Aunt Callie
Diane Shalet
Hannah
Pat Randall
May Ellen
Dub Taylor
Dr. Peabody
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 17, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Rydell
- Screenplay & Story
- Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr.
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- The Reivers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Cinema Center Films, Duo Films, Solar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Rydell
Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr., William Faulkner
John Williams
Richard Moore
Thomas Stanford
Robert E. Relyea, Irving Ravetch
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Ravetch
Producer
Irving Ravetch
Screenplay
Harriet Frank Jr.
Screenplay
Mark Rydell
Director
Richard Moore
Director of Photography
Thomas Stanford
Editor
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Charles Bailey
Production Design
Joel Schiller
Production Design
Theadora Van Runkle
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Reivers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Reivers about?
In turn-of-the-century Mississippi, an 11-year-old boy comes of age as two mischievous adult friends talk him into sneaking the family car out for a trip to Memphis and a series of adventures.
Who directed The Reivers?
The Reivers was directed by Mark Rydell.
Who stars in The Reivers?
The principal cast of The Reivers includes Steve McQueen, Sharon Farrell, Ruth White, Michael Constantine, Clifton James.
When was The Reivers released and how long is it?
The Reivers was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Reivers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Reivers was composed by John Williams.
Is The Reivers based on a book or true story?
The Reivers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Faulkner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Reivers?
The Reivers holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).