Cain's Cutthroats
“Vengeance...Violence...Violation...A Bible-Quoting Bounty Hunter Vs. The Revengeful Fugitive”
Synopsis
Following the Civil War, Confederate Captain Justice Cain has retired to a quiet life with his young son and black wife. However, the men of his old outfit, known as Cain's Cutthroats, have turned to lives of murder, torture and robbery. They attempt to convince Cain to ride with them once more. He refuses, and the Cutthroats murder his family. Swearing vengeance, Cain teams up with a colorful preacher/bounty hunter, and hunts down his family's killers one at a time.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Osborne
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilton Denmark
- Original Title
- Cain's Cutthroats
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- J.C. Productions, Colby Productions, Fanfare Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Osborne
Wilton Denmark
Ralph Waldo
Budd Dell
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Osborne
Director
Budd Dell
Producer
Wilton Denmark
Screenplay
Ralph Waldo
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.
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What is Cain's Cutthroats about?
Following the Civil War, Confederate Captain Justice Cain has retired to a quiet life with his young son and black wife. However, the men of his old outfit, known as Cain's Cutthroats, have turned to lives of murder, torture and robbery. They attempt to convince Cain to ride with them once more. He refuses, and the Cutthroats murder his family. Swearing vengeance, Cain teams up with a colorful preacher/bounty hunter, and hunts down his family's killers one at a time.
Who directed Cain's Cutthroats?
Cain's Cutthroats was directed by Ken Osborne.
Who stars in Cain's Cutthroats?
The principal cast of Cain's Cutthroats includes John Carradine, Scott Brady, Robert Dix, Don Epperson, Darwin Joston.
When was Cain's Cutthroats released and how long is it?
Cain's Cutthroats was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cain's Cutthroats?
Cain's Cutthroats holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).