The Outlaws (1984)

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Eugene Griswold is an average, suburban nine-to-five guy tired of working long hours for his income. Then Eugene gets mixed up in his inventor friend Stanley Flynn's get-rich-quick scheme which lands them both in prison and eventually leads to a series of misadventures when they are caught up in a bizarre prison breakout made by other prisoners which they are blamed for mastermining it and now must run from the law.

Intro
"The Outlaws", a 1984 American made-for-television western film, is directed by Robert Ellis Miller and includes a star-studded cast consisting of William Lucking, Rod Taylor, and Richard Roundtree. The Movie is centered around an old cowboy custom and portrays the trials and tribulations faced by the characters as they defend justice.

Plot Summary
The film begins with the intro of 4 ex-lawmen - Dehl Swift (Sam Elliot), Billy Pike (Dennis Hopper), Woody Grimes (David Carradine) and Theodore Roosevelt (Rod Steiger), who served together for 10 years but are now under the danger of being changed by more youthful, more energetic counterparts. Feeling stranded after being declined for a job due to their age, they choose to develop their own security company, "The Outlaws".

After establishing the agency, their journey deviates when their first client is a railroad tycoon who seeks their help to capture an infamous train burglar and his gang. The magnate assures them that the gang will attempt to rob his train, bring a precious gold delivery. Accepting this challenge ushers them into a series of actions and events featuring chase, battles, and showdowns.

Conflict and Resolution
Their quest ends up being progressively challenging as they deal with challenges with the development in innovation, riding and roping against gatling gun and trains. Additionally, their own personal lives and goals start contravening their unity and dedication to the agency. The character of Billy finds himself dealing with his unsatisfied imagine beginning a family, which intermediates his focus on the company's mission.

The dispute amongst the group members encompasses their ideologies too. While Dehl champions the timeless cowboy methods of reality and justice, Theodore prioritizes commercial development and modernization. This ideological dispute marks a critical point in the story, exposing the primary style-- the battle in between custom and progress.

Despite these obstacles, they handle to thwart the train robbery and serve justice utilizing their old cowboy ways. The movie concludes with an effective message about the significance of human spirit, friendship, and justice in any period, regardless of technological changes, thus wrapping an effective tale around these values.

Decision
"The Outlaws" is a compelling mix of action, drama, and different components typical of the Western category. While the classic motif of the cowboy hero is main to the story, the film delves much deeper into concerns related with modernity and custom that are still appropriate. The efficiencies by Elliot, Hopper, Carradine, and Steiger are commendable, each providing a distinct representation of their characters' problems and battle for survival. It is an appealing rollick about four brave cowboys whose sociability and dedication to justice never fade, even in the face of impending modernity.

To conclude, "The Outlaws" sticks out as a traditional presentation of the Western category handling more comprehensive themes of aging, fading customs, and the advancements in technology. It is a tribute to the dying elements of the cowboy culture, pitting the heroism and rough justice of the wild, wild west versus the relentless march of time and progress.

Top Cast

  • Chris Lemmon (small)
    Chris Lemmon
    Eugene Griswold
  • Charles Rocket (small)
    Charles Rocket
    Stanley Flynn
  • Charles Napier (small)
    Charles Napier
    Captain Striker
  • Robert Mandan (small)
    Robert Mandan
    Nicholas Zotanis
  • Dub Taylor (small)
    Dub Taylor
    L.D. Sloane
  • Panchito Gómez (small)
    Panchito Gómez
    Raphael
  • Mel Stewart (small)
    Mel Stewart
    Detective Lou Franklin
  • M. Emmet Walsh (small)
    M. Emmet Walsh
    Warden MacDonald
  • Geoff Edwards
    Roger Demarest
  • John Steadman (small)
    John Steadman
    Prospector
  • Joe Mantegna (small)
    Joe Mantegna
    Yuri