On This Day: May 16, 1980 - The Long Riders Premiered in Theaters

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On This Day: May 16, 1980 - The Long Riders Premiered in Theaters.

On this day May 16, 1980, the Western film The Long Riders premiered in theaters. Directed by Walter Hill, the movie told the story of the infamous James Younger Gang and was noted for its unique casting choice. Real life brothers portrayed the outlaw siblings, including James and Stacy Keach, David, Robert and Keith Carradine, Dennis and Randy Quaid and Christopher and Nicholas Guest.

The Long Riders stood out for its historical accuracy, stylized violence and character driven...
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