Movie

The Spikes Gang

“Three boys wanted to be like their hero, Harry Spikes. They got their wish. Soon they were worth a fortune. DEAD or ALIVE.”

★ 6.6(44)19741h 36m

Western Action

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The Spikes Gang is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Richard Fleischer
Release date: 1974-04-11
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Duo Productions

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About The Spikes Gang

The Spikes Gang is a 1974 movie in the Western and Action genres, directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Lee Marvin, Gary Grimes and Ron Howard. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 44 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Spikes Gang in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Three teenage farm boys stumble upon Harry Spikes, a local bandit wounded in a gun battle. While Harry is recuperating, he regales the young men with stories of his exciting past. The adventurous tales inspire them to start a gang of their own. Failing at their first attempt to rob a bank, the boys convince the gruff Spikes to teach them the ways of the desperado.

Cast

Lee Marvin

Harry Spikes

Gary Grimes

Will

Ron Howard

Les

Charles Martin Smith

Tod

Arthur Hunnicutt

Kid White

Noah Beery Jr.

Basset

Marc Smith

Abel Young

Don Fellows

Cowboy

Elliott Sullivan

Billy

Themes & keywords

runawaygunshot woundtheft

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Spikes Gang in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Spikes Gang is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Spikes Gang on Netflix?+

The Spikes Gang is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Spikes Gang?+

The Spikes Gang has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in The Spikes Gang?+

The Spikes Gang stars Lee Marvin, Gary Grimes, Ron Howard, Charles Martin Smith and Arthur Hunnicutt.

When did The Spikes Gang come out?+

The Spikes Gang is a 1974 movie directed by Richard Fleischer.

What genre is The Spikes Gang?+

The Spikes Gang is Western and Action film.

Who directed The Spikes Gang?+

The Spikes Gang was directed by Richard Fleischer.