The Dion Brothers
The Gravy Train
“Looting, pilfering, plundering, robbing, and generally having the time of their lives.”
Synopsis
Two rural West Virginia brothers leave home, rob an armored car and become fugitives.
Top Cast
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Stacy Keach
Calvin
Frederic Forrest
Russell (Rut) Dion
Margot Kidder
Margie
Barry Primus
Tony
Richard Romanus
Carlo
Denny Miller
Rex
Clay Tanner
Bather
Robert Phillips
Gino
Owen Orr
Cannery Foreman
Jack Starrett
Gentleman Rancher (as Claude Ennis Starrett Jr.)
Francesca Bellini
Receptionist
Al Hansen
Police Captain
Joe Tornatore
Sergeant
Paul Dooley
Doctor
Stafford Morgan
First Passenger
John Furlong
Second Passenger
Francesca Hilton
Girl in Restaurant
Lorna Thayer
TV Interviewer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Starrett
- Screenplay & Story
- Terrence Malick, Bill Kerby
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- The Gravy Train
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Tomorrow Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Starrett
Terrence Malick, Bill Kerby
Fred Karlin
Enrique Bravo, Gerald Hirschfeld
John C. Horger
Jonathan T. Taplin
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Starrett
Director
Terrence Malick
Writer
Bill Kerby
Writer
Jonathan T. Taplin
Producer
John C. Horger
Editor
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Enrique Bravo
Director of Photography
Gerald Hirschfeld
Director of Photography
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Dion Brothers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dion Brothers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dion Brothers about?
Two rural West Virginia brothers leave home, rob an armored car and become fugitives.
Who directed The Dion Brothers?
The Dion Brothers was directed by Jack Starrett.
Who stars in The Dion Brothers?
The principal cast of The Dion Brothers includes Stacy Keach, Frederic Forrest, Margot Kidder, Barry Primus, Richard Romanus.
When was The Dion Brothers released and how long is it?
The Dion Brothers was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dion Brothers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dion Brothers was composed by Fred Karlin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dion Brothers?
The Dion Brothers holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).