The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid

– The gangs of Jesse James and Cole Younger join forces to rob the First National Bank in Northfield, ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 31 Minutes
Release Year:
1972
The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid (1972)

The gangs of Jesse James and Cole Younger join forces to rob the First National Bank in Northfield, Minnesota, but things do not go as planned.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:

The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid (1972) - Trailer

Release Date:

14 Jun 1972

Language:

English, Swedish, German

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Philip Kaufman

Writer:

Philip Kaufman

Main Actors:

Cliff Robertson, Robert Duvall, Luke Askew, R.G. Armstrong

Plot:

In 1876, the Missouri legislature issues a pardon and amnesty to the James and Younger gangs despite many people considering them outlaws. The pardon is because they protected the homesteaders of Clay County against the marauding railroaders, who wouldn't let anyone or anything get in their way of building the railroad where they wanted. However, the railroad companies and banks still consider them outlaws and will take matters into their own hands if they come across the gangs. Prior to the pardon, Cole Younger had contemplated robbing the First National Bank in Northfield, Minnesota - what is considered the largest bank west of the Mississippi - but has now decided against it. Circumstances, including learning that Jesse James and his gang are going ahead with the robbery behind his back, and that the railroaders issuing a war against them which also includes bribing the legislature to revoke the pardon, make Cole change his mind. But right from the start - even during the planning stages - things don't go quite according to script, which may be an omen for things to come.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

MCA Universal Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
67%