The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang

The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang is a 1979 American made-for-television Western film directed by Dan Curtis about the Dalton Gang. It is not entirely accurate, as noted at the film's beginning.[1]

The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang
GenreHistorical drama/western/action/biopic
Written byEarl W. Wallace
Directed byDan Curtis
StarringCliff Potts
Randy Quaid
Larry Wilcox
Narrated byWilliam Woodson
Theme music composerBob Cobert
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerJoseph Stern
CinematographyFrank Stanley
EditorDennis Virkler
Running time142 minutes
Production companyDan Curtis Productions
DistributorNBC
Release
Original networkNBC
Picture formatColor
Audio formatMono
Original releaseNovember 20, 1979 (1979-11-20)

Plot

The film follows the story of the Dalton Gang from their beginnings in Montgomery County, Kansas to their attempt to rob two banks simultaneously in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Main cast

Production

Filming took place in Bronson Canyon, Columbia State Historic Park, Jamestown, and Sonora, California.

Broadcast

The film was aired in a three-hour block at 8:00 p.m. on November 20, 1979.[2]

Reception

John J. O'Connor of The New York Times complained that the film's three-hour length was "enough to ruin any spice."[2]

References

  1. Noble, Barnes &. "The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang". Barnes & Noble.
  2. O'Connor, John J. (20 November 1979). "TV: 'The Last Ride Of the Dalton Gang'" via NYTimes.com.


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