The Long Riders
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The Long Riders

1980Movie1 h 40 minR

Western
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IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic687.9Rotten Tomatoes80%73%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic687.9Rotten Tomatoes80%73%

Summary

The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of the bank robbers made up of brothers who begin their legendary bank raids because of revenge.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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  • Makes you care deeply.
  • Breaks your heart.
  • Hits close to home.
  • Weighs on you.
  • Leaves you shaken.

Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Tropes

Tethered BrawlRare · in 3 titlesAn oral variation. After getting into an altercation at a saloon, Cole and Sam agree to duel with Bowie Knives, at the request of Belle, who wants to watch.Historical Villain Downgradein 198 titlesThe Pinkertons. Jesse James's brother Archie, killed in the Pinkertons' raid on the house, was eight; the film boosts his age to 15.All 21 tropes

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