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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 / 10• 1974• 1h 36m•PG• English
WesternAction
Storyline
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 & Crew
Lee Marvin
Harry Spikes
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Richard Fleischer's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Spikes Gang is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
