American Outlaws 2001
American Outlaws
When a Midwest town learns that a corrupt railroad baron has captured the deeds to their homesteads without their knowledge, a group of young ranchers join forces to take back what is rightfully theirs. They will become the object of the biggest manhunt in the history of the Old West and, as their fame grows, so will the legend of their leader, a young outlaw by the name of Jesse James.
When a Midwest town learns that a corrupt railroad baron has captured the deeds to their homesteads without their knowledge, a group of young ranchers join forces to take back what is rightfully theirs. They will become the object of the biggest manhunt in the history of the Old West and, as their fame grows, so will the legend of their leader, a young outlaw by the name of Jesse James.
Videos & Photos
All 3 Videos & 19 Photoscast
Full Cast & Crew... Jesse James
... Cole Younger
... Zerelda 'Zee' Mimms
... Frank James
... Jim Younger
... Ma James
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See All 1 Reviews23 Jun 2021 by John Chard
The Indiana Jones Version. The legend of the James/Younger gang gets another outing in this fanciful actioner that's guaranteed to have history buffs frothing at the mouth. It very much comes off as a Western primed for the MTV generation, a young spunky cast are assembled and the action kitchen sink is thrown at the piece where ever possible. There's lashings of cool on show, some sexiness, and the prime action sequences are exciting. Yet it just comes off as soulless, something emphasised by the awful score and soundtrack. Acting is OK, particularly from Timothy Dalton as Allan Pinkerton, the man tasked with bringing down Colin Farrell's Jesse James - this whilst having a grudging respect for the outlaw - while Gabriel Macht puts some assured calmness into the role of Frank James. Elsewhere everyone else is having fun even though they be hamstrung by the script. There's hints of thought, such as the power of celebrity status and corporate greed, but these are few and far between, for this is what it is, an action film that works on that level only. 5/10
Release Date:
Aug 17, 2001 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 34`
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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American Outlaws
The Indiana Jones Version. The legend of the James/Younger gang gets another outing in this fanciful actioner that's guaranteed to have history buffs frothing at the mouth. It very much comes off as a Western primed for the MTV generation, a young spunky cast are assembled and the action kitchen sink is thrown at the piece where ever possible. There's lashings of cool on show, some sexiness, and the prime action sequences are exciting. Yet it just comes off as soulless, something emphasised by the awful score and soundtrack. Acting is OK, particularly from Timothy Dalton as Allan Pinkerton, the man tasked with bringing down Colin Farrell's Jesse James - this whilst having a grudging respect for the outlaw - while Gabriel Macht puts some assured calmness into the role of Frank James. Elsewhere everyone else is having fun even though they be hamstrung by the script. There's hints of thought, such as the power of celebrity status and corporate greed, but these are few and far between, for this is what it is, an action film that works on that level only. 5/10
Cast & Crew of
American Outlaws
Directors & Credit Writers
... Second Assistant Director
... Second Unit Director
KT
Katie Tull... Second Second Assistant Director
Cast
... Jesse James
... Cole Younger
... Zerelda 'Zee' Mimms
... Frank James
... Jim Younger
... Ma James
... Allan Pinkerton
... Thaddeus Rains, President Rock Northern Rail Road
... Bob Younger
... Doc Mimms, Zee's Dad
... Rollin H. Parker - Rains' Gopher
... Comanche Tom
... Clell Miller
... Loni Packwood
... Captain Malcolm
... Detective
TS
Tom Schuster... Union Officer
LR
Lee Ritchey... Bank Manager
... Woman (as Robin Christian)
EG
Ed Geldart... Old Man Tucker (Outside Bank)
Produced By
AC
Amy Chance... Production Coordinator
WM
Wayne Morris... Unit Production Manager
... Assistant Production Coordinator