The Shadow Riders (film)
| The Shadow Riders | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Genre | Western |
| Based on |
The Shadow Riders (novel) 1982 novel by Louis L'Amour |
| Screenplay by | Jim Byrnes |
| Directed by | Andrew V. McLaglen |
| Starring |
Tom Selleck Sam Elliott Dominique Dunne Katharine Ross |
| Theme music composer | Jerrold Immel |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Jim Byrnes |
| Producer(s) |
Jon C. Andersen (associate producer) Hugh Benson (supervising producer) Dennis Durney (producer) Verne Nobles (producer) |
| Cinematography | Jack Whitman |
| Editor(s) | Bud Friedgen |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
CBS Entertainment Production Columbia Pictures Television The Pegasus Group |
| Distributor | CBS |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | September 28, 1982 |
The Shadow Riders is a 1982 American made-for-television western film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and starring Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, Dominique Dunne, and Katharine Ross. Based on The Shadow Riders by Louis L'Amour, the film is about two brothers who meet up after fighting on opposite sides of the Civil War and return home only to find their siblings kidnapped by ruthless raiders. Together they set out on an adventure to rescue their family. The film reunites actors Selleck, Elliot, and Jeff Osterhage, who also starred in the 1979 film The Sacketts. The Shadow Riders first aired in the United States on September 28, 1982.[1]
Plot
Two brothers, Mac (Tom Selleck) and Dal (Sam Elliott) Traven, who fought on opposite sides in the Civil War, make their way back to Texas when the war ends. They learn that a band of confederate rebels has kidnapped their two sisters and a brother, as well as Dal's sweetheart (Katharine Ross). Thus, the chase is on.
Cast
- Tom Selleck as Mac Traven
- Sam Elliott as Dal Traven
- Dominique Dunne as Sissy Traven
- Katharine Ross as Kate Connery / Sister Katherine
- Ben Johnson as Uncle 'Black Jack' Traven
- Scanlon Gail as Yankee Officer
- Geoffrey Lewis as Major Cooper Ashbury, Comanchero Leader
- Jeff Osterhage as Jesse Traven
- Gene Evans as Colonel Holiday Hammond, Gunrunner
- R. G. Armstrong as Sheriff Miles Gillette
- Marshall R. Teague as Lieutenant Butler
- Ben Fuhrman as Devol
- Jane Greer as Ma Traven
- Harry Carey, Jr. as Pa Traven
- Natalie May as Heather Traven
- Jeannetta Arnette as Southern Belle
- Owen Orr as Frank King, Kate's Fiancee
- Kristina David as Renfro Damsel
- Joe Capone as Sergeant Ballock
- Robert B. Craig as Laird[2]
Production
Filming locations
- Columbia State Historic Park, 22708 Broadway, Columbia, California, USA
- Railtown 1897 State Historical Park, Jamestown, California, USA (Train scenes)
- Santa Cruz, California, USA
- Sonora, California, USA[3]
References
- ↑ "The Shadow Riders". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ↑ "Full cast and crew for The Shadow Riders". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ↑ "Locations for The Shadow Riders". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
External links
- The Shadow Riders at the Internet Movie Database
- The Shadow Riders at AllMovie
- The Shadow Riders at the TCM Movie Database