Directed by:
Andrew V. McLaglenScreenplay:
James Lee BarrettCinematography:
Harry Stradling Jr.Composer:
Henry VarsCast:
James Stewart, George Kennedy, Anne Baxter, Strother Martin, Kurt Russell, William Windom, Mike Kellin, Katherine Cannon, Morgan Paull, Robert Donner (more)Plots(1)
Just as they did for 1965's Shenandoah and 1968's Bandolero!, director Andrew V. McLaglen and screenwriter James Lee Barrett team up with actor James Stewart for this Western about a band of ex-convicts trying to go straight. Stewart stars as Mattie Appleyard, the leader of the group. After serving his time, Mattie retrieves a 25,000-dollar check from a banker who looked after his funds while he was in prison. Along with his two pals, Mattie intends to use the money to open up a general store and make a fresh start. Unfortunately for them, the banker and a former jailer both look to stand in the way of their dreams. George Kennedy, who also had roles in Shenandoah and Bandolero!, co-stars as Dock Council, the former prison official, and a young Kurt Russell appears in one of his first non-Disney films. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
James Stewart
USA
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George Kennedy
USA
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Anne Baxter
USA
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Strother Martin
USA
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Kurt Russell
USA
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William Windom
USA
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Mike Kellin
USA
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Katherine Cannon
USA
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Morgan Paull
USA
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Robert Donner
USA
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Peter Miller
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David Huddleston
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Kenner G. Kemp
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James Lee Barrett
USA
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Fools' Parade (1971)
Dort Clark
USA
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Bob Harks
USA
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