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The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)

โ€œ...an army of one.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 1,351 votes 2h 15m pg Western

#7 of 23 films from 1976 #26 of 124 in western

Directed by Clint Eastwood ยท Written by Philip Kaufman, Sonia Chernus, Clint Eastwood

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Overview

After avenging his family's brutal murder, Wales is pursued by a pack of soldiers. He prefers to travel alone, but ragtag outcasts are drawn to him - and Wales can't bring himself to leave them unprotected.

Cast

Clint Eastwoodas Josey Wales
Chief Dan Georgeas Lone Watie
Sondra Lockeas Laura Lee
Bill McKinneyas Terrill
John Vernonas Fletcher
Paula Truemanas Grandma Sarah
Sam Bottomsas Jamie
Geraldine Keamsas Little Moonlight
Woodrow Parfreyas Carpetbagger
Joyce Jamesonas Rose
Sheb Wooleyas Travis Cobb
Royal Danoas Ten Spot
Matt Clarkas Kelly
John Verrosas Chato

Facts

Release dateJune 30, 1976
Runtime135 min (2h 15m) โ€” longer as the 1976 average of 122 min
GenresWestern
LanguageEN
Budget$3,700,000
Box office$31,800,000 (8.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0075029

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Questions

How long is The Outlaw Josey Wales?
The Outlaw Josey Wales runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Is The Outlaw Josey Wales worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 1,351 votes, which places it #7 of 23 films released in 1976 in this index (top 74%) and #26 among 124 western titles.
Who directed The Outlaw Josey Wales?
The Outlaw Josey Wales was directed by Clint Eastwood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Million Dollar Baby (2004), Gran Torino (2008), Unforgiven (1992).
Who stars in The Outlaw Josey Wales?
Clint Eastwood as Josey Wales; Chief Dan George as Lone Watie; Sondra Locke as Laura Lee; Bill McKinney as Terrill; John Vernon as Fletcher; Paula Trueman as Grandma Sarah.
What is The Outlaw Josey Wales rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Outlaw Josey Wales?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18237.

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