The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang
| The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Historical drama/western/action/biopic |
| Written by | Earl W. Wallace |
| Directed by | Dan Curtis |
| Starring | Cliff Potts Randy Quaid Larry Wilcox |
| Narrated by | William Woodson |
| Theme music composer | Bob Cobert |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Joseph Stern |
| Cinematography | Frank Stanley |
| Editor | Dennis Virkler |
| Running time | 142 minutes |
| Production company | Dan Curtis Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | November 20, 1979 |
The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang is a 1979 American made-for-television Western film directed by Dan Curtis about the Dalton Gang. It is not entirely accurate, as noted at the film's beginning.[1]
Plot
The film follows the story of the Dalton Gang from their beginnings in Montgomery County, Kansas to their attempt to rob two banks simultaneously in Coffeyville, Kansas.
Main cast
- Cliff Potts as Bob Dalton
- Randy Quaid as Grat Dalton
- Larry Wilcox as Emmett Dalton
- Sharon Farrell as Flo Quick
- Matt Clark as George "Bitter Creek" Newcomb
- Royal Dano as Pa Dalton
- Julie Hill as Julie Williams
- John Karlen as Charlie Powers
- Mills Watson as Bill Dalton
- Elliott Street as Potts
- Terry Kiser as Nafius, the reporter
- Bo Hopkins as Billy Doolin
- John Fitzpatrick as Texas Jack Broadwell
- Eric Lawson as Willie Powers
- Dennis Fimple as Blackface / Charlie Bright
- James Crittenden as Hugh McElhennie
- R.G. Armstrong as Leland Stanford
- Don Collier as Frank Dalton
- Dale Robertson as Judge Isaac Parker
- Jack Palance as Will Smith
- Harris Yulin as Jesse James
- Harry Townes as Rev. Johnson
- Jorge Moreno as Archulleta
- Tony Palmer as Stationmaster
- Mitch Carter as Gunfighter
- Don Scarbrough as Clay
- Larry Block as Leroy Keenan
- Bubba Smith as Luther
- Thor Leif Erickson as young Emmet
- Buff Brady as Buffalo Bill
- Dick Autry as Cole Younger
- Dean Smith as Parker Deputy Sheriff
Production
Filming took place in Bronson Canyon, Columbia State Historic Park, Jamestown, and Sonora, California.
Broadcast
The film was aired in a three-hour block at 8:00 p.m. on November 20, 1979.[2]
Reception
John J. O'Connor of The New York Times complained that the film's three-hour length was "enough to ruin any spice."[2]
References
- ^ Noble, Barnes &. "The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang". Barnes & Noble.
- ^ a b O'Connor, John J. (20 November 1979). "TV: 'The Last Ride Of the Dalton Gang'" – via NYTimes.com.
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