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The Outriders

"M-G-M's NEW TECHNICOLOR ADVENTURE ROMANCE!"

March 1, 1950 1h 33m 6.9/10 (12 votes)

Originally released in 1950. The Outriders is a western film. directed by Roy Rowland.

Starring Joel McCrea, Arlene Dahl, and Barry Sullivan

Synopsis

Late in the Civil War, three Confederate soldiers escape from a Union prison camp in Missouri. They soon fall into the hands of pro-Confederate raiders, who force them to act as "outriders" (escorts) for a civilian wagon train that will be secretly transporting Union gold from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to St. Louis, Missouri. The three men are to lead the wagons into a raider trap in Missouri, but one of them starts to have misgivings....

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 1, 1950 75 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (12 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Outriders about?

Late in the Civil War, three Confederate soldiers escape from a Union prison camp in Missouri. They soon fall into the hands of pro-Confederate raiders, who force them to act as "outriders" (escort...

Who directed The Outriders?

The Outriders was directed by Roy Rowland.

How long is The Outriders?

The Outriders has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was The Outriders released?

The Outriders was released on March 1, 1950 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Outriders?

The main cast of The Outriders includes Joel McCrea, Arlene Dahl, Barry Sullivan, Claude Jarman Jr., Ramon Novarro.