Kansas Raiders (1950)
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42% of users liked it
(110 ratings)
Having previously played Billy the Kid, Audie Murphy assumes the role of Jesse James in Kansas Raiders. The plot finds Jesse and his brother Frank (Richard Long), together with the Younger Brothers (James Best, John Kellogg and Tony Curtis -- yes, Tony Curtis) joining Quantrill's Raiders. Idolizing… More Having previously played Billy the Kid, Audie Murphy assumes the role of Jesse James in Kansas Raiders. The plot finds Jesse and his brother Frank (Richard Long), together with the Younger Brothers (James Best, John Kellogg and Tony Curtis -- yes, Tony Curtis) joining Quantrill's Raiders. Idolizing Quantrill (Brian Donlevy), Jesse believes that his hero's mission -- to save the Confederacy by sacking Kansas -- is just. Only when it is too late does Jesse discover that Quantrell is little more than a bloodthirsty mercenary. The James and Younger Brothers are depicted as innocent dupes of a madman, which isn't surprising considering how often Hollywood has whitewashed Jesse and Frank in other films. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 20 min.
- Directed By
- Raoul Walsh, Ray Enright
- Genres
- Western, Action & Adventure, Classics
- In Theaters
- Nov 20, 1950 Wide
- On DVD
- May 8, 2007
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The film is worth watching for the scene of the sacking of Lawrence and subsequent bloodbath.
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Cast
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Audie Murphyas Jesse James -
Brian Donlevyas William Quantrill -
Marguerite Chapmanas Kate Clarke
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Scott Bradyas Bloody Bill Anderson -
Tony Curtisas Kit Dalton -
Richard Arlenas Union Captain
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