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American Outlaws, 2001

Starring: Colin Farrell, Scott Caan

Directed by: Les Mayfield

Written by: John Rogers

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 94 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:5.7

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American Outlaws can be described as exciting, sexy, and rough. The plot revolves around a folk hero, rebelliousness, and righting wrongs. The main genres are western, drama, and action. In approach, American Outlaws is serious and realistic. It takes place in the Old West and in the 19th century. It is well suited for a boys' night.

Summary of American Outlaws

Director Les Mayfield (BLUE STREAK) attempts to revamp the Western genre with yet another telling of the Jesse James story. This time around, James (Colin Farrell), older brother Frank (Gabriel Macht), and companion Cole Younger (Scott Caan) have returned from the frontlines of the Civil War. Their peaceful Missouri existence is crudely shattered by the arrival of Thaddeus Rains (Harris Yulin), a railroad tycoon who demands that they give up their land for the railroad's benefit. When the boys refuse to cooperate, Rains turns Allan Pinkerton (Timothy Dalton) on them, resulting in a family tragedy that sparks a rebellion. It isn't long before Jessie, Frank, and Cole are off and running, robbing banks throughout the state in order to cut off the railroad's funding, and using their stolen money to feed the poor. In the meantime, Jessie remains intimate with his one true love, Zee Mimms (Ali Larter), hoping for an end to the madness that surrounds him. Mayfield's film balances comedy and action in equal measure, making for a lighthearted affair, even as the bodies continue to pile. Hollywood newcomer Farrell slips into the role--and accent--of the misunderstood legend with ease, delivering another highly engaging performance.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	14 August 2001
Runtime:	94 min

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Colin Farrell

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Scott Caan

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TV Guide

While movies like "The Long Riders" (1980) and "The Great Northfield, Minnesota Raid" (1972) aim to be serious considerations of the outlaws' lives and legends, this picture just wants to have fun. Full Review

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by: Maitland McDonagh

Entertainment Weekly

Bogusly wholesome six-gun dud. Full Review

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by: Staff (Not credited)

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