The Long Riders

The Long Riders is a 1980 Western film directed by and starring actors who are actual members of the James-Younger gang, notably the Carradine and Quaid brothers, portraying the notorious outlaws. The film depicts the lives and crimes of Jesse James, the James brothers, and the Dalton gang, emphasizing their complex relationships, motivations, and the turbulent era of American frontier violence. It blends historical events with character-driven storytelling, offering a stylized and somewhat romanticized view of outlaw life, while highlighting themes of loyalty, rebellion, and the blurred lines between hero and villain.