American Outlaws (2001)

Director:

Les Mayfield

Writers (WGA):

Roderick Taylor (story)
Roderick Taylor (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:

17 August 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Western

Tagline:

Bad Is Good Again.

Plot:

When a Midwest town learns that a corrupt railroad baron has captured the deeds to their homesteads without their knowledge...

Plot Keywords:

Jesse James | Railroad | Legend | Outlaw | Preacher

Awards:

6 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Thur. Nov. 26

6:15 AM

HBO

Cast

Colin Farrell	...	Jesse James
Scott Caan	...	Cole Younger
Ali Larter	...	Zerelda 'Zee' Mimms
Gabriel Macht	...	Frank James
Gregory Smith	...	Jim Younger
Harris Yulin	...	Thaddeus Rains, President Rock Northern Rail Road
Kathy Bates	...	Ma James
Timothy Dalton	...	Allan Pinkerton
Will McCormack	...	Bob Younger
Ronny Cox	...	Doc Mimms, Zee's Dad
Terry O'Quinn	...	Rollin H. Parker - Rains' Gopher
Nathaniel Arcand	...	Comanche Tom
Ty O'Neal	...	Clell Miller
Joe Stevens	...	Loni Packwood
Barry Tubb	...	Captain Malcolm
Jack Watkins	...	Detective
Tom Schuster	...	Union Officer
Lee Ritchey	...	Bank Manager
Robin Christian-McNair	...	Woman (as Robin Christian)
Ed Geldart	...	Old Man Tucker (Outside Bank)
Brad Leland	...	Sheriff
Craig Erickson	...	Deputy
Mark Walters	...	Engineer
Michael Costello	...	Senator
Jack Gould	...	Head Teller
Morgana Shaw	...	Lyla
Brady Coleman	...	Driver
Richard Jones	...	Pastor
Steven Bland	...	Man (as Steven 'Dooky' Bland)
Jerry Cotton	...	Teller
Muse Watson	...	Burly Detective
Lane Thomas Wilson	...	Boy Soldier
Ron Hayden	...	Union Lieutenant
Darryl Cox	...	Jenkins
Riley Flynn	...	Union commander
Joe Brown	...	Pinkerton Commander
Shawn Patrick Nash	...	Hangman
Jessica M.E. Nitsch	...	Loni's girl (as Jessica M-E Nitsch)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Johnny Bartee	...	Guitarist (uncredited)
Big Skinny Brown	...	Harlan (uncredited)
Pei-San Brown	...	Saloon Girl (uncredited)
Steve Crawford	...	Troublemaker (uncredited)
Frank G. Curcio	...	Hold-up Victim (uncredited)
Lisa Del Dotto	...	Townsperson (uncredited)
Susan E. Denison	...	Disappointed Girl (uncredited)
Jeremy Denzlinger	...	Hyperion Townsman (uncredited)
Troy Dillinger	...	Pinkerton / Sniper (uncredited)
Charles E. Gray	...	Banker (uncredited)
Kirk Hunter	...	Townsfolk (uncredited)
David Jachin Kelley	...	Sharpshooter (uncredited)
Frank Matthews	...	Pinkerton Detective (uncredited)
Rana Morrison	...	Horserider / Passenger on train (uncredited)
Philip Olivas	...	Townsfolk (uncredited)
Marvin Schroeder	...	Pinkerton man (uncredited)
Chris Warner	...	Railroad Worker (uncredited)
Paul Wright	...	Civil War Veteran (uncredited)

Directed by
Les Mayfield

Writing credits (WGA)
Roderick Taylor		(story)
Roderick Taylor		(screenplay) and
John Rogers		(screenplay)

Produced by
Bill Gerber	....	producer
Wayne Morris	....	co-producer
David C. Robinson	....	co-producer
James G. Robinson	....	producer
Art Schaeffer	....	co-producer
Jonathan A. Zimbert	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Trevor Rabin

Cinematography by
Russell Boyd

Film Editing by
Michael Tronick

Casting by
Pam Dixon		(as Pam Dixon Mickelson)

Production Design by
John Frick
Cary White

Set Decoration by
Barbara Haberecht

Costume Design by
Luke Reichle

Makeup Department
Ron Berkeley	....	key makeup artist
Leo Corey Castellano	....	makeup artist
Melissa Forney	....	key hair stylist
Taylor Knight	....	key hair stylist
Taylor Knight	....	makeup department head
Darylin Nagy	....	makeup artist

Production Management
Wayne Morris	....	unit production manager
Angel Pine	....	post-production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
David Cass Jr.	....	assistant director: second unit
Stephen Lee Davis	....	second assistant director
Phil Hardage	....	assistant director: second unit (as Phillip Hardage)
Terry Leonard	....	second unit director
Bruce Moriarty	....	first assistant director
Katie Tull	....	second second assistant director

Art Department
Steve Allen	....	carpenter
Ronn Basquette	....	set designer
Jack Colmenero	....	set dresser
April Crump	....	greensman
Patricia Dillon	....	draper
Kelly Farrah	....	property master
Dr. Ray Giron	....	assistant property master
David Hack	....	lead person
Randy Huke	....	buyer
Chris M. Jackson	....	art department assistant
Robyn Jacobs	....	scenic artist
Lynn A. Johanson	....	scenic artist
Joe McCusker	....	general foreman
John Parker	....	on-set dresser
Darren Patnode	....	on-set dresser
Shane Patrick	....	set dresser
Thomas H. Paul	....	set designer (as Thomas H. Pall)
Charles Seale	....	carpenter
Randy Severs	....	carpenter
Christopher Stull	....	leadman
Michael J. Sullivan	....	assistant art director (as Mike Sullivan)
Kara Sutherlin	....	stand-by scenic
Tom Ward	....	propmaker
Robert K. Weinberger	....	construction foreman
Ronnie White	....	gang boss
Phillip Williams	....	carpenter
Jeri Woodward	....	scenic gang boss
Randal Woodward	....	lead painter
Ben Zeller	....	construction coordinator
Darrin Denlinger	....	storyboard artist (uncredited)

Sound Department
Christopher S. Aud	....	sound effects editor
Benjamin Beardwood	....	dialogue editor
Ed Callahan	....	sound effects editor
David E. Campbell	....	sound re-recording mixer
Jeffrey Cranford	....	assistant sound editor
Pud Cusack	....	production sound mixer
Gloria D'Alessandro	....	dialogue editor
Thadd Day	....	boom operator (sound: second unit)
Terry Garcia	....	assistant sound editor
J. Paul Huntsman	....	supervising sound editor
David Jobe	....	foley mixer
Adam Johnston	....	sound effects editor
Mark Johnston	....	sound recordist
Linda Lew	....	foley recordist
Patricio A. Libenson	....	supervising foley editor
Jayme S. Parker	....	sound effects editor
John T. Reitz	....	sound re-recording mixer
Gregg Rudloff	....	sound re-recording mixer
Ross Simpson	....	boom operator

Special Effects by
Kevin Berve	....	special effects assistant
James R. Bilz	....	special effects assistant
Thomas Fife	....	special effects assistant
David Fletcher	....	special effects technician
Thomas Kittle	....	special effects technician
Geoffrey C. Martin	....	special effects technician
Brian T. McCarty	....	special effects assistant
James W. McCormick	....	special effects foreman (as J.W. McCormick)
Raymond M. Tasillo	....	special effects foreman
Bill Traynor	....	special effects
Bob Trevino	....	special effects foreman
Keith Urban	....	special effects foreman
Bruno Van Zeebroeck	....	special effects coordinator
Matt Vogel	....	special effects coordinator
Steve Wolf	....	special effects technician (uncredited)

Visual Effects by
Mat Beck	....	visual effects supervisor
Brian Bell	....	digital artist
Dan Knight	....	visual effects artist
Erik Liles	....	digital compositor
Matt Linder	....	digital compositor
Scott E. Metzger	....	2D artist: Light Matters/Pixel Envy
Colin Strause	....	3D supervisor: Pixel Envy
Greg Strause	....	digital effects supervisor (uncredited)

Stunts
Mark Brooks	....	utility stunts
Brian Brown	....	stunts
Troy Brown	....	assistant stunt coordinator
Troy Brown	....	stunts
William T. Brown	....	stunts
Richard Bucher	....	stunts
Roy Burger	....	stunts
James M. Churchman	....	stunts
Steve M. Davison	....	stunts
Gil Dean	....	stunts
Colin Farrell	....	stunts
Lance Gilbert	....	stunts
Troy Gilbert	....	stunts
Tad Griffith	....	stunts
Tommy Guy	....	stunts
James M. Halty	....	stunts
Clifford Happy	....	stunts
Lance Haynes	....	stunts
Eddie Hice	....	stunts
Freddie Hice	....	stunt coordinator
Terry Hoffman	....	stunts
Tommy J. Huff	....	stunts (as Tom Huff)
Randy Johnson	....	stunts
Johnny Johnston	....	stunts
Krisztian Kery	....	stunts
Chuck Lambert	....	stunts
Clay M. Lilley	....	stunts (as Clay Lilley)
Billy D. Lucas	....	stunts
Ryan Marshall	....	stunts
Bobby McLaughlin	....	stunts
John Meier	....	stunts (as John C. Meier)
Norman Mull	....	stunts
Shawn Patrick Nash	....	stunts (as Shawn Nash)
Casey O'Neill	....	stunt double
Casey O'Neill	....	stunt double: Colin Farrell
Casey O'Neill	....	stunts
James Pratt	....	stunts (as Jim Pratt)
Chad Randall	....	stunts
Erin Ricotti	....	stunts (as Erin Ricotti-Hice)
Pat Ricotti	....	stunts
Jason Rodriguez	....	stunts
Erik Rondell	....	stunts
Ronnie Rondell Jr.	....	stunts (as Ronny Rondell)
Debby Lynn Ross	....	stunts (as Debby Ross Rondell)
Jeff Schwan	....	stunts
J.P. Schwan	....	stunts
Olie Smith	....	stunts
Ron Stein	....	stunts
Michael A. Stephens	....	stunts
Sammy Thurman	....	stunts
Jeff Wheelis	....	stunts
Jerry Wills	....	stunts

Camera and Electrical Department
Troy Anderson	....	electrician
Marc Andrus	....	key grip
Grayson Austin	....	Steadicam operator: second unit
Roger Basquette	....	video assist operator (as Roger W. Basquette)
Stephen Beasley	....	best boy electric: second unit
Buzzy Burwell	....	best boy electric
Murray K. Campbell	....	gaffer
Cheryl Clarson	....	electric: second unit
Peter Clarson	....	gaffer: second unit
Bill Coe	....	first assistant camera
Brown Cooper	....	camera operator: "a" camera, second unit
Theda Cunningham	....	second assistant camera: second unit
Ian Ellis	....	camera operator: second unit
Robert Hicks	....	grip
Donald R. Howe Jr.	....	camera loader (as Don Howe Jr.)
Chip Huntington	....	grip
Chip Huntington	....	grip: second unit
Alex V. Hurley	....	video tape operator: Florida
Edison Jackson	....	electrician
Terry Leonard	....	director of photography: second unit
Brandon Lott	....	additional videographer
Robert McLachlan	....	director of photography: second unit
Bobby McMahan	....	second assistant camera (as Robert A. McMahan)
Eric Montes	....	grip: second unit
P.K. Munson	....	first assistant camera: "c" camera (as Peter K. Munson Jr.)
Gene Page	....	still photographer: Florida
Eric Pickett	....	video assist: second unit
Gabe Proctor	....	additional video assist operator
Don Reddy	....	camera operator
Van Redin	....	still photographer
Donis Rhoden	....	key grip: second unit
Mike Sheeren	....	dolly grip
Jas. Shelton	....	electrician
Peter Simonite	....	first assistant camera: "b" camera
Cara Singleton	....	second assistant camera: "b" camera
Joshua J. Smith	....	camera operator
Louis Smith	....	second assistant camera: "a" camera, second unit
Greg Travis	....	electrician
Paul Varrieur	....	director of photography: second unit
Ralph Watson	....	Steadicam operator
Ralph Watson	....	camera operator: "b" camera
Sean Wright	....	grip
Glenn Dunn	....	rigging grip (uncredited)

Casting Department
Debbie Cortez Haber	....	extras casting assistant
Richard Futch	....	extras casting
Rebecca Rian	....	casting assistant

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Amy Maner	....	costumer
Stanley Moore	....	costumer
Meredith Moseley	....	costume first hand
Nina Proctor	....	costume supervisor
Leeann Radeka	....	set costumer

Editorial Department
James Andrykowski	....	first assistant editor
Richard Conkling	....	assistant editor
David Orr	....	color timer
Greg Parsons	....	additional editor

Music Department
Maureen Crowe	....	music supervisor
Will Kaplan	....	music editor
Steve Kempster	....	score mixer
Steve Kempster	....	score producer
Paul Linford	....	score producer
Ryan Rabin	....	composer: additional music
Matthew Rush Sullivan	....	associate music supervisor
Anna D. Wilborn	....	assistant music editor

Transportation Department
Charles Coulter	....	driver: construction department
Sam Craytor	....	driver: construction

Other crew
Sheila Allen	....	production accountant
Peter Atherton	....	production assistant: second unit
Toni Atterbury	....	unit publicist
Tj Austin	....	horse wrangler
Meg Beatty	....	production assistant (as Catherine M. Beatty)
David Boysen	....	administrator
Mark Brooks	....	wrangler
Rob Brown	....	office production assistant
Michael Buster	....	dialect coach
Cameron Byrd	....	production assistant
Anne Carr	....	medic
Amy Chance	....	production coordinator
Leighton Chapman	....	assistant location manager
Shanti Delsarte	....	assistant production coordinator
Colin Edlund	....	craft service
Rebecca Ewing	....	production assistant: second unit
J.R. Flournoy	....	assistant re-enactor coordinator
Billy L. 'Butch' Frank	....	wrangler
Robbie Friedmann	....	location manager
Patricia A. Fullerton	....	battlefield supervisor
Patricia A. Fullerton	....	script supervisor
Shellie Gillespie	....	assistant accountant
Gail Hunter	....	script supervisor
Chris M. Jackson	....	production assistant
Monica Kenyon	....	set production assistant
Kelly Kernan	....	assistant location manager
Laura King	....	unit medic
Sara Mayer	....	set production assistant: second unit
Ray Melendez	....	additional production assistant
Tim Monich	....	dialect coach
Megan Morris	....	production assistant
Rana Morrison	....	location assistance
John K. Patterson	....	location scout
Peggy Robinson	....	production assistant
Denyse Rossi	....	payroll accountant
Christopher Scull	....	office production assistant
Romy Stevenson	....	set production assistant
Karen Wacker	....	production assistant
Kathryn Waters	....	script supervisor: second unit
Bonham White	....	production assistant
Steve White	....	location assistant
Leigh A. Wilbourn	....	assistant production office coordinator
Pamela Williamson	....	first assistant accountant (as Pamela S. Williamson)
Doug Carter	....	additional locations assistant: second unit (uncredited)
Frank Matthews	....	stand-in (uncredited)
Arthur J. Miller Jr.	....	location scout (uncredited)
India Neilan	....	set production assistant: second unit (uncredited)
Israel Sanchez	....	production assistant (uncredited)
Israel Sanchez	....	stand-in (uncredited)
Kelly Stultz	....	location accountant (uncredited)

Production Companies

• Morgan Creek Productions

Distributors

• Warner Bros. Pictures (2001) (North America) (theatrical)
• United Paramount Network (UPN) (2004) (USA) (TV) (broadcast premiere)
• Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (video)
• Concorde Filmverleih (Germany)
• Ekaterinburg Art (EA) (Russia)
• Morgan Creek Productions (non-USA)
• Warner Bros. (Argentina)
• Warner Bros.
• Warner Home Video (2001) (USA) (DVD)
• Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (DVD)
• Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
• Warner Sogefilms A.I.E. (Spain)

Special Effects

• Light Matters Inc.
• Pixel Envy

Other Companies

• Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment  cranes and dollies

Also Known As:

Jesse James (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for western violence.

Runtime:

94 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Finland:K-11 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Germany:12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #38028)

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Company:

Morgan Creek Productions

Trivia:

Colin Farrell and the other cast members had to spend six weeks at a ranch, hanging out with cowboys and learning how to ride horses before filming began. Farrell rode a horse named Milagro while learning how to ride, and used that horse while shooting the film.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Jesse and Zee decide to go swimming, there is no evidence of a scar on Jesse's left shoulder. A few scenes later, however, Jesse shows the scar to Pinkerton in the jail cell.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Cole: Gatling! They got a Gatling gun!
Bob: Goddamn it Cole, this stopped bein' fun about two years ago!

Soundtrack:

Find My Baby

my applause to the cast & crew

Smart, energetic, funny, exciting and underrated; these are just a few adjectives that describe "American Outlaws;" a western that will take everyone by surprise. Colin Farrell is a breath of fresh air and Gabriel Macht is a pure delight as they take the reigns in one of the funniest westerns I have seen.

Farrell and Macht are joined by Scott Caan, Timothy Dalton, Kathy Bates and Ali Larter whose comedic, intelligence and intense talent to create a film that is rich in character driven performances.

Most of the credit must be given to the writers of "American Outlaws" because they took the western genre and created one of the most unique westerns in recent years through the addition of humor. With action-packed sequences, strong performances and smart writing; the writers made the audience look at westerns in a whole new way; clever and stylish.

Though I feel originality is important in any film I see, it is not always necessary for a film to succeed. "American Outlaws" contains many cliché ridden scenes, but the true genius of this film is the presentation of the film.

Inspired by actual events, "American Outlaws" takes the audience on a comedic journey through the lives of the James-Younger gang and their battle with Allan Pinkerton and the railroad.

The success of "American Outlaws" partially stems from the great ensemble performance provided by Farrell, Macht, Larter, Caan, Bates and Dalton. It was apparent from the start that the "American Outlaws" cast gave maximum effort was going to take me on a satisfying comedy thrill ride through the Old West. It was clear that the cast of "American Outlaws" had fun together making the film, so when this occurs everyone is guaranteed the film will bring satisfaction.

Charisma, intensity and courage; these are the elements brought to the screen by the latest breakout star. I must admit it took me awhile to get over the shock of watching a charismatic, youthful looking actor steal the spotlight from his talented co-stars, but that is exactly what occurred with Farrell in "American Outlaws." "American Outlaws" allows Farrell the opportunity to step out of the shadows into the limelight to take his place among the best young actors in Hollywood.

It didn't take long to realize the discovery of the next big movie star would be found in "American Outlaws" with proof coming from Farrell's energetic and fun performance as Jesse James. I was smiling when I saw Farrell on screen because it meant the writers had created a character filled with imagination and ideas that made the movie a joy to watch.

Aside from Farrell, another bright spot in "American Outlaws" shined with the emergence and second breakthrough performance turned in by his co-star, Gabriel Macht. With enormous screen presence and impact turned in by Macht, this is an actor who will soon hear his name called as a winner of the coveted academy award.

Rounding out "American Outlaws" is the addition of Timothy Dalton and Kathy Bates. Commendations must given to Dalton for making the character of Allan Pinkerton a delight to watch. It didn't take me long to recognize that he was the right man for the job. With his look, demeanor and presence, Dalton confirmed my suspicions.

A short appearance can sometimes be the most memorable as with the case of the actress who portrayed Ma James. Bates has always been a favorite of mine because she brings credibility to each film she stars in. With "American Outlaws," Bates role is short, sweet and to the point.

The bottom line is "American Outlaws" is an underrated film that will bring everyone pure satisfaction and serve as great entertainment.