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The Great Missouri Raid (1951) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language
1951 · 84 mins · English
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Directed by
Gordon Douglas
Starring
Ward Bond, Edgar Buchanan, Wendell Corey, Bruce Bennett, Anne Revere, Bill Williams

Set against the turmoil of the American Civil War (1861‑1865), the film follows Missouri farmers Jesse and Frank James as they organize a guerrilla band to strike against Union forces, launching a bold raid that showcases their violent, thunder‑clashing tactics. The fierce confrontation reverberates across the region.

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