The Newton Boys(1998)

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Synopsis

Over the course of five years (1919-1924) the Newton Boys, a group of brothers, were the most successful bank and train robbers in North America, traveling from Texas to Toronto without ever firing a fatal gunshot. Willis Newton is the eldest brother who is determined to improve the fortunes of the family by becoming a "businessman" whose business is bank robbing. With the rationale that all banks are insured--insurance companies being the biggest crooks--the brothers begin their spree. By 1924, they execute the biggest train robbery in American history, stealing $3 million outside of Chicago. All goes smoothly until Joe accidentally shoots his brother Doc. Going against the odds, they decide to take Doc to a doctor. The court trial that follows sees the boys and their partners sentenced to prison.
Over the course of five years (1919-1924) the Newton Boys, a group of brothers, were the most successful bank and train robbers in North America, traveling from Texas to Toronto without ever firing a fatal gunshot. Willis Newton is …
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In Theaters

  • March 27, 1998

MPAA Rating

PG-13 (for violence including bloody aftermath of a shooting, and for language)

Genres

Action/Adventure, Drama, Western, Adaptation, Biopic

Run Time

2 hours 2 minutes

Distributors

20th Century Fox

Box Office

$10,297,897

Directors

Richard Linklater

Director

Fred Lerner

2nd unit director (2nd Unit)

CAST

Matthew McConaughey

Willis Newton

Skeet Ulrich

Joe Newton

Ethan Hawke

Jess Newton

Gail Cronauer

Ma Newton

Jena Karam

Orphan Singer

Casey McAuliffe

Orphan Singer
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