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Posse

  • 1975
  • PG
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.7K
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Posse (1975)
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DramaWestern

An unscrupulous politico marshal and his deputies chase a gang of train robbers whose leader proves that every man has his price.An unscrupulous politico marshal and his deputies chase a gang of train robbers whose leader proves that every man has his price.An unscrupulous politico marshal and his deputies chase a gang of train robbers whose leader proves that every man has his price.

  • Director
    • Kirk Douglas
  • Writers
    • William Roberts
    • Christopher Knopf
    • Larry Cohen
  • Stars
    • Kirk Douglas
    • Bruce Dern
    • Bo Hopkins
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    2.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kirk Douglas
    • Writers
      • William Roberts
      • Christopher Knopf
      • Larry Cohen
    • Stars
      • Kirk Douglas
      • Bruce Dern
      • Bo Hopkins
    • 26User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas
    • Howard Nightingale
    Bruce Dern
    Bruce Dern
    • Jack Strawhorn
    Bo Hopkins
    Bo Hopkins
    • Wesley
    James Stacy
    James Stacy
    • Harold Hellman
    Luke Askew
    Luke Askew
    • Krag
    David Canary
    David Canary
    • Pensteman
    Alfonso Arau
    Alfonso Arau
    • Pepe
    Katherine Woodville
    Katherine Woodville
    • Mrs. Cooper
    Mark Roberts
    Mark Roberts
    • Mr. Cooper
    Beth Brickell
    Beth Brickell
    • Carla Ross
    Dick O'Neill
    Dick O'Neill
    • Wiley
    William H. Burton
    • McCanless
    • (as Bill Burton)
    Louie Elias
    • Rains
    Gus Greymountain
    • Reyno
    Allan Warnick
    Allan Warnick
    • Telegrapher
    Roger Behrstock
    • Buwalda
    Jess Riggle
    • Hunsinger
    Stephanie Steele
    • Amy
    • Director
      • Kirk Douglas
    • Writers
      • William Roberts
      • Christopher Knopf
      • Larry Cohen
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    6Wuchakk

    What if the "good guys" are as bad as the bad guys?

    6ma-cortes

    Mostly violent and energetic Western about a posse who do battle with a clever outlaw

    7lost-in-limbo

    Thinking one step ahead

    8addicott

    Definitely unique among Westerns

    Wizard-8

    Acceptable western, with some interesting moments

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    • Trivia
      This movie was the first role for James Stacy following his 1973 motorcycle accident in which he was hit by a drunk driver, resulting in the loss of his left arm and left leg. Kirk Douglas created the role especially for Stacy.
    • Goofs
      US Senators were not directly elected at the time of the film's setting. They were appointed by State Legislatures until the 17th Amendment in 1913.
    • Quotes

      Jack Strawhorn: Every day above ground is a good day.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Talking Pictures: Allan Warnick, Supporting Actor in 'Chinatown' (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      I've Been Working on the Railroad
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      Traditional

      The first line is sung during Nightingale's speech

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    • Release date
      • August 8, 1975 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Potera
    • Filming locations
      • Sabino Canyon, Tucson, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bryna Productions
      • Zeeuwse Maatschappij N.V.
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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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