5.4
An imprisoned gunfighter must scatter to elude the authorities. Outlaws Bob Ford (Robert Vaughn) and Vic Rodell (Stephen McNally) are nabbed, but the governor offers them amnesty in exchange for their help in bringing Jesse and his brother Frank (Douglas Kennedy) to justice. Peggie Castle and Barton MacLane also star in this tale of the Old West's most famous traitor.
Stephen McNally
Vic Rodell
Peggie Castle
Paula Collins
Robert Vaughn
Bob Ford
Barton MacLane
Clyde O'Connell
Harry Shannon
Clay Ford
Henry Brandon
Jesse James
Douglas Kennedy
Frank James
Grant Withers
Sheriff Oliver
Myron Healey
Cole Younger
Frank Wilcox
Gov. Crittenden
Morris Ankrum
Wheeler
Jean Howell
Mrs. Jesse James
Director
Franklin Adreon
Screenplay
Barry Shipman
Screenplay, Story
John K. Butler
December 2, 2023
6
Frank Adreon has taken more than a little care to inject some character into the folks in this exciting little B-western. "Vic" (Stephen McNally) is on fine form as the prisoner offered parole on the condition that he captures - alive - the infamous train robber Jesse James (Henry Brandon) with whom he used to ride. Historians of the James gang and their activities may well dislike this now, as it begins to deviate rather from fact. "Vic" reunites with an old flame "Paula" (Peggy Castle), she is the sister of the Ford members of the gang - Bob (Robert Vaughn) and Clay (Harry Shannon) and whilst there are some elements true to the facts, including the slaying of James, the rest of the film is just an hybrid of stories used to created a "loosely based on" kind of adventure - and it is perfectly acceptable at that. It's got plenty of shoot-outs, fast-paced riding - even an attempted lynching, and Vaughn, Pinkerton man "O'Connell" (Barton MacLane) and Shannon work well with some decent photography to keep the pot boiling along nicely.
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00