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Actors: Stacy Keach, James Keach, David Carradine, Keith Carradine, Robert Carradine, Randy Quaid, Dennis Quaid, Christopher Guest, Nicholas Guest
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about The Long Riders |
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One of the best westerns ever filmed, it is an honest attempt to portray how Jesse James, Cole Younger, and other members of the "long riders" actually lived. The film involves the study of 19th century criminals with a "thrill a minute" action. An additional caveat is the period music such as "I'm a Good Ol' Rebel," and "Jack O' Diamonds." If you enjoy Westerns, don't miss this one. It's right up there with "The Wild Bunch."
--R. R. Yates, Resident Scholar
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An account of the exploits of the James-Younger gang, featuring brothers (Keach, Carradine, Quaid), playing the members of the gang, who were also bothers. A great attempt to at least come close to the truth.
--A. Pearson, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of The Long Riders |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Movie
Actual chase scenes or violence - 30%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
Time/Era of Movie:
- 19th century
Western
Yes
Kind of western:
- hunting down outlaws
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- accused criminal
- criminal
Age:
- 20's-30's
Eccentric:
Yes
Hair color?
- brunette (Brown)
Hair style
- short/standard straight (man)
Body type
- average (man)
- muscular (man)
Events of movie makes character more...
- caring
- aggressive
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
Hair style
- (man) very short/crewcut
Body type
- average build (man)
How much in movie?
- 80%
- 90%-100%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- general circumstances
Profession/status:
- police/lawman
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 20%
- 40%
Specific kind of enemies?
- tyrants
- captors
Hair color
- brunette (Black)
Body type
- average (man)
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Southeast
Forest?
Yes
Farm/Ranch?
Yes
Farm/Ranch:
- farm
- ranch
Small town?
Yes
Misc setting
- prison
- moving train
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately messy visuals of dead
- gory visuals of deaths
Movie makes you feel...
- in awe
- excited
How many deaths in film?
- 8 or more
- dozens
How much use of techno gadgets?
- 2 (a little)
Kind of violence:
- hand to hand
- guns
- knives
Any profanity?
- Occasional swearing
If Soundtrack VERY NOTICEABLE...
- Country/Western
Is this movie based on a
- book
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