Movie

The Shadow Riders

“Sometimes you have to start a war to finish one.”

★ 6.5(55)19821h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
Release date: 1982-09-28
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: CBS Entertainment Productions

The Shadow Riders — trailer

About The Shadow Riders

The Shadow Riders is a 1982 movie in the Western and TV Movie genres, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, starring Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott and Ben Johnson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 55 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Shadow Riders in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Tom Selleck

Mac Traven

Sam Elliott

Dal Traven

Ben Johnson

Uncle 'Black Jack' Traven

Geoffrey Lewis

Major Cooper Ashbury, Comanchero Leader

Jeff Osterhage

Jesse Traven

Gene Evans

Colonel Holiday Hammond, Gunrunner

Katharine Ross

Kate Connery / Sister Katherine

Dominique Dunne

Sissy Traven

Scanlon Gail

Yankee Officer

R.G. Armstrong

Sheriff Miles Gillette

Marshall R. Teague

Lieutenant Butler

Jane Greer

Ma Traven

Themes & keywords

kidnappingconfederate raidersbrothers

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Shadow Riders in Mexico?+

The Shadow Riders is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Shadow Riders on Netflix?+

The Shadow Riders is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Shadow Riders?+

The Shadow Riders has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in The Shadow Riders?+

The Shadow Riders stars Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, Ben Johnson, Geoffrey Lewis and Jeff Osterhage.

When did The Shadow Riders come out?+

The Shadow Riders is a 1982 movie directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.

What genre is The Shadow Riders?+

The Shadow Riders is Western and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Shadow Riders?+

The Shadow Riders was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.