AMERICAN OUTLAWS (2001)
Plot:
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.
Cast/Crew:
Written by: Roderick Taylor (story) Roderick Taylor (screenplay)
Directed by: Les Mayfield
Starring:
Colin Farrell .... Jesse James
Scott Caan .... Cole Younger
Ali Larter .... Zerelda 'Zee' Mimms
Gabriel Macht .... Frank James
Gregory Smith .... Jim Younger
Harris Yulin .... Thaddeus Rains
Kathy Bates .... Ma James
Timothy Dalton .... Allan Pinkerton
Will McCormack .... Bob Younger
Notes:
"An Irish kid from Dublin in the part of Jesse James in a western? It’s foolish!’ Yeah, but that’s why they call it Hollywood". — COLIN FARRELL
Colin Farrell and the others of "American Outlaws" had to spend six weeks at a ranch, hanging out with a bunch of Cowboys, learning how to ride horses before they starting shooting the movie. Colin rode a horse named Milagro while learning how to ride, then used the same horse for all of shooting "American Outlaws".
During training Gregory Smith, the youngest of the cast, became so good with a gun the wranglers nicknamed him "Secret Weapon".
Out of 65 days of shooting, 45 where over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
'Colin Farrell' did as many of his own stunts as Les Mayfield would let him do.
Official American Outlaws Website
Trailers:
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DVD info:
Director: Les Mayfield
Encoding: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
Format: Color, Closed-captioned, DTS Surround Sound, Widescreen, Dolby
Rated: [PG-13]
Studio: Warner Studios
DVD Release Date: June 4, 2002
DVD Features:
Commentary by director Les Mayfield, editor Michael Tronick and co-writer John Rogers
Theatrical trailer(s)
4 Featurettes: The Making of American Outlaws, Creating The Old West. How To Be An Outlaw,and Costuming The Cowboys
Publicity and Storyboard Galleries
DVD ROM features
Widescreen anamorphic format
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