

The Dion Brothers
1974-06-16 · 94 min · ★ 5.5
Two rural West Virginia brothers leave home, rob an armored car and become fugitives.
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- Directors
- Jack Starrett
- Production companies
- Tomorrow Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Stacy KeachCalvin
Frederic ForrestRussell (Rut) Dion
Margot KidderMargie
Barry PrimusTony
Richard RomanusCarlo
Denny MillerRex
Robert PhillipsGino
Owen OrrCannery Foreman
Jack StarrettGentleman Rancher (as Claude Ennis Starrett Jr.)
Francesca BelliniReceptionist
Paul DooleyDoctor
Stafford MorganFirst Passenger
John FurlongSecond Passenger
Lorna ThayerTV Interviewer (uncredited)
Chino 'Fats' WilliamsThe Chicken ManTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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