Kansas Raiders (1950)
Having previously played Billy the Kid, Audie Murphy assumes the role of Jesse James in Kansas Raiders. The plot finds Jesse and his brother Frank (Richard Long), together with the Younger Brothers (James Best, John Kellogg and Tony Curtis -- yes, Tony Curtis) joining Quantrill's Raiders. Idolizing Quantrill (Brian Donlevy), Jesse believes that his hero's mission -- to save the Confederacy by sacking Kansas -- is just. Only when it is too late does Jesse discover that Quantrell is little more than a bloodthirsty mercenary. The James and Younger Brothers are depicted as innocent dupes of a madman, which isn't surprising considering how often Hollywood has whitewashed Jesse and Frank in other films. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Audie Murphy, Brian Donlevy, (more)
- Director(s):
- Ray Enright
Synopsis of Kansas Raiders
Having previously played Billy the Kid, Audie Murphy assumes the role of Jesse James in Kansas Raiders. The plot finds Jesse and his brother Frank (Richard Long), together with the Younger Brothers (James Best, John Kellogg and Tony Curtis -- yes, Tony Curtis) joining Quantrill's Raiders. Idolizing Quantrill (Brian Donlevy), Jesse believes that his hero's mission -- to save the Confederacy by sacking Kansas -- is just. Only when it is too late does Jesse discover that Quantrell is little more than a bloodthirsty mercenary. The James and Younger Brothers are depicted as innocent dupes of a madman, which isn't surprising considering how often Hollywood has whitewashed Jesse and Frank in other films. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Kansas Raiders
- Audie Murphy - Jesse James
- Marguerite Chapman - Kate Clarke
- Tony Curtis - Kit Dalton
- Richard Long - Frank James
- John Kellogg - Red Leg Leader
- George Chandler - Willie
- David Wolfe - Tate
- Buddy Roosevelt - Another Red Leg
- Mira McKinney - Woman
- Sam Flint - Bank President
- Brian Donlevy - William Quantrill
- Scott Brady - Bloody Bill Anderson
- Richard Arlen - Union Captain
- James Best - Cole Younger
- Dewey Martin - James Younger
- Charles Delaney - Pell
- Richard Egan - 1st Lieutenant
- Larry McGrath - Man in Crowd
- Edward Peil Sr. - Bank Teller
- Director(s):
- Ray Enright
- Writer(s):
- Robert L. Richards
- Producer(s):
- Ted Richmond
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