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The Great Northfield, Minnesota Raid is a 1972 American Western film about the James-Younger Gang distributed by Universal Pictures. It was written and directed by Philip Kaufman in a cinéma vérité style and starring Cliff Robertson.
The Rocky Cut raid set the stage for the final act of the James–Younger Gang: the famous Northfield, Minnesota raid on September 7, 1876. The target was the First National Bank of Northfield, which was far outside the gang's usual territory. The idea for the raid came from Jesse and Bob Younger.
Learn about the 1876 raid by the James-Younger Gang on the First National Bank of Northfield, Minnesota, and the heroic resistance by local citizens. Find out how the raid changed the history of America and the town, and how to celebrate the anniversary every year.
Learn about the notorious James-Younger Gang's failed attempt to rob the First National Bank in Northfield, Minnesota on September 7, 1876. Explore primary sources, discussion questions, and activities to understand the historical context and impact of the raid.
The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid: Directed by Philip Kaufman. With Cliff Robertson, Robert Duvall, Luke Askew, R.G. Armstrong. The gangs of Jesse James and Cole Younger join forces for a bungled robbery of the bank in Northfield, Minnesota.
- Bkoganbing
- 2 min
- Philip Kaufman
The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid. In 1877, Frank (John Pearce) and Jesse James (Robert Duvall) are expecting to receive amnesty from the state of Missouri for all their previous crimes.
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- Western
- PG
The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid (1972) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
