The Shadow Riders
"Sometimes you have to start a war to finish one."
Originally released in 1982. The Shadow Riders is a western/tv movie film. directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
Starring Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, and Ben Johnson
Synopsis
After starring in "The Sacketts", Tom Selleck and Sam Elliott team up again but this time as Mac and Dal Traven, in a movie based on a classic Louis L'Amour novel. They are brothers, who meet up at the end of the Civil War fighting on opposite sides. They go home only to find their family in dire need and their sisters and brother kidnapped by ruthless raiders. They set out to rescue their family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (49 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Selleck
as Mac Traven
Sam Elliott
as Dal Traven
Ben Johnson
as Uncle 'Black Jack' Traven
Geoffrey Lewis
as Major Cooper Ashbury, Comanchero Leader
Jeff Osterhage
as Jesse Traven
Gene Evans
as Colonel Holiday Hammond, Gunrunner
Katharine Ross
as Kate Connery / Sister Katherine
Dominique Dunne
as Sissy Traven
Scanlon Gail
as Yankee Officer
R.G. Armstrong
as Sheriff Miles Gillette
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBS Entertainment Productions
- Columbia Pictures Television
- The Pegasus Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shadow Riders about?
After starring in "The Sacketts", Tom Selleck and Sam Elliott team up again but this time as Mac and Dal Traven, in a movie based on a classic Louis L'Amour novel. They are brothers, who meet up at...
Who directed The Shadow Riders?
The Shadow Riders was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
How long is The Shadow Riders?
The Shadow Riders has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Shadow Riders released?
The Shadow Riders was released on September 28, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Shadow Riders?
The main cast of The Shadow Riders includes Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, Ben Johnson, Geoffrey Lewis, Jeff Osterhage.