Posse (1975)
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Kirk Douglas produced, directed, and starred in this cynical western concerning Howard Nightingale (Kirk Douglas) a United States marshal who uses the pursuit of an outlaw to further his political career. Nightingale organizes a posse to track down Jack Strawhorn (Bruce Dern), a notorious bank robber. But Strawhorn turns the tables on Nightingale, kidnapping him and holding him hostage. He then demands that the posse pay $40,000 for Nightingale's safe return. In order to raise the money to free Nightingale, the posse must become bank robbers themselves. Meanwhile, Nightingale tries to insinuate himself with Strawhorn and cut a deal for his freedom. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kirk Douglas, Bruce Dern, (more)
- Director(s):
- Kirk Douglas
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Posse
Kirk Douglas produced, directed, and starred in this cynical western concerning Howard Nightingale (Kirk Douglas) a United States marshal who uses the pursuit of an outlaw to further his political career. Nightingale organizes a posse to track down Jack Strawhorn (Bruce Dern), a notorious bank robber. But Strawhorn turns the tables on Nightingale, kidnapping him and holding him hostage. He then demands that the posse pay $40,000 for Nightingale's safe return. In order to raise the money to free Nightingale, the posse must become bank robbers themselves. Meanwhile, Nightingale tries to insinuate himself with Strawhorn and cut a deal for his freedom. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 92 mins
Complete Cast of Posse
- Kirk Douglas - Marshal Howard Nightingale
- Bo Hopkins - Wesley
- Luke Askew - Krag
- Alfonso Arau - Peppe
- Mark Roberts - Mr. Cooper
- Billy Burton - McCanless
- Allan Warnick - Telegrapher
- Dick Armstrong
- Beth Brickell - Mrs. Ross
- Larry Finley
- Bruce Dern - Jack Strawhorn
- James Stacy - Hellman
- David Canary - Pensteman
- Katherine Woodville - Mrs. Cooper
- Dick O'Neill - Wiley
- Gus Greymountain - Reyno
- Roger Behrstock - Sheriff
- Melody Thomas - Laurie
- Louie Elias - Rains
- Director(s):
- Kirk Douglas
- Writer(s):
- Christopher Knopf, William Roberts, Clair Huffaker
- Producer(s):
- Phil Feldman, Gordon Kay, Kirk Douglas
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Questionable for Children, Violence, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Westerns
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