

American Outlaws
2001-08-17 · 94 min · ★ 5.9
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.
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- Directors
- Les Mayfield
- Production companies
- Morgan Creek Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 35,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 13,678,913
Top Cast
Colin FarrellJesse James
Scott CaanCole Younger
Ali LarterZerelda "Zee" Mimms
Gabriel MachtFrank James
Gregory SmithJim Younger
Harris YulinThaddeus Rains
Kathy BatesMa James
Timothy DaltonAllan Pinkerton
Will McCormackBob Younger
Ronny CoxDoc Mimms
Terry O'QuinnRollin H. Parker
Nathaniel ArcandComanche Tom
Ty O'NealClell Miller
Joe StevensLoni Packwood
Barry TubbCaptain Malcolm
Jack WatkinsDetective
Lee RitcheyBank Manager
Ed GeldartOld Man TuckerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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