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The Great Missouri Raid

The Great Missouri Raid

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The Great Missouri Raid

"THE MIGHTY, GUN-THUNDERING STORY OF THE GREAT MISSOURI RAID"

1951

1h 24m

6.8(8 votes)

Western

Overview

During the American Civil War (1861-1865), farmers Jesse and Frank James decided to form an armed gang to face the Union troops using guerrilla warfare.

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Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

Wendell Corey

Wendell Corey

Frank James

Macdonald Carey

Macdonald Carey

Jesse James

Ellen Drew

Ellen Drew

Bee Moore

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Maj. Marshal Trowbridge

Bruce Bennett

Bruce Bennett

Cole Younger

Anne Revere

Anne Revere

Mrs. Samuels

Edgar Buchanan

Edgar Buchanan

Dr. Samuels

Bill Williams

Bill Williams

Jim Younger

Alan Wells

Dick Liddil

Creative team

Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Written by: Frank Gruber

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