The Long Riders (1980) is a gritty Western that retells the story of Jesse James, his brother Frank, and the infamous James–Younger Gang. What makes this film stand out is its casting—real-life sets of brothers play the legendary outlaws: the Carradines, the Keaches, the Quaids, and the Guests. That dynamic adds a sense of authenticity and natural chemistry you rarely see on screen.
The movie follows the gang through bank robberies, shootouts, and betrayals, all leading to the bloody ambush in Northfield, Minnesota. With its violent realism and slow-burn tension, the film captures the harshness of outlaw life while peeling back the myth to show the human side of men living outside the law.
Directed by Walter Hill, The Long Riders blends historical accuracy with stylized Western storytelling, leaving behind a film that’s as much about family bonds and loyalty as it is about guns and glory.
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