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The Younger Brothers

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The Younger brothers -- convicted bank robbers Cole (Wayne Morris), Jim (Bruce Bennett) and Bob (James Brown) -- are released from prison and sent to a small town in Minnesota under parole requirements to remain law-abiding citizens. The brothers are immediately harassed and goaded by detective Ryckman (Fred Clark), who blames them for his losing a position at a prestigious agency. In addition, outlaw Kate Shepherd (Janis Paige) plans to use the brothers as cover for her own robbery scheme.

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Josephine O'Neill Daily Telegraph (Australia) Neither director nor cast seem interested in their fate. Mar 25, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member ok technicolor western bio-pic of sorts Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member another re-telling of the west Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Edwin L. Marin

Director

Wayne Morris

Cole Younger

Janis Paige

Kate Shepherd

Bruce Bennett

Jim Younger

Geraldine Brooks

Mary Hathaway

Robert Hutton

Johnny Younger
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Synopsis The Younger brothers -- convicted bank robbers Cole (Wayne Morris), Jim (Bruce Bennett) and Bob (James Brown) -- are released from prison and sent to a small town in Minnesota under parole requirements to remain law-abiding citizens. The brothers are immediately harassed and goaded by detective Ryckman (Fred Clark), who blames them for his losing a position at a prestigious agency. In addition, outlaw Kate Shepherd (Janis Paige) plans to use the brothers as cover for her own robbery scheme.
Director
Edwin L. Marin
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 17m