The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Outlaw Josey Wales is a 1976 western starring Clint Eastwood, John Vernon and Bill McKinney. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes and earned $31.8 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 69 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Outlaw Josey Wales About?
The premise of The Outlaw Josey Wales without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After losing his family to Union soldiers, Josey Wales joins a Confederate guerrilla group seeking retribution. When the war ends and the Confederacy collapses, Josey finds himself an outlaw with a bounty on his head. He flees to Texas, where he must evade relentless pursuit while attempting to build a new existence and grapple with the trauma of his past.
The Outlaw Josey Wales Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- manhunt
- revisionist western
- missouri
- loss of family
- guerrilla
- surrender
- native american
- shootout
- 1860s
- american civil war
- massacre
- texas
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- attempted gang rape
- native american chief
- grief
- blood oath
- ferry
- facial scar
- dog
- dual wield
- horse drawn wagon
- one against many
- outlaw
- quick draw
- ranch
- rescue
- bounty hunter
- ghost town
- gatling gun
- jayhawker
- farmer
- bounty on one's head
- shot to death
- snake oil salesman
- spitting tobacco
- cherokee indian
- posse
- comanchero
- outlaw gang
- stabbed with a sword
- betrayal
- capture
- female frontal nudity
- knocked unconscious
- pistol
- pledge of allegiance
- premarital sex
- revolver
- burial
- national film registry
The Outlaw Josey Wales Cast
Clint Eastwood leads the cast, with John Vernon and Bill McKinney.
Also Starring in The Outlaw Josey Wales
· 6 moreThe Outlaw Josey Wales Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Outlaw Josey Wales 69 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 74% User score
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The Outlaw Josey Wales Plot Summary
What happens in The Outlaw Josey Wales from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Josey Wales (Clint Eastwood) copes with the tragic loss of his wife and young son at the hands of ruthless Redlegs, whose cruel leader is Captain Terrill, he becomes engulfed by an ever-growing thirst for vengeance. After a period of deep mourning and introspection, Wales picks up arms once more, aligning himself with a group of pro-Confederate bushwhackers led by William T. Anderson. United, they embark on a series of attacks against Union sympathizers and military targets, allowing Wales to demonstrate his prowess as a feared and capable fighter.
Full summary
The whole story of The Outlaw Josey Wales, scene by scene
The Outlaw Josey Wales Box Office
The Outlaw Josey Wales grossed $31.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$31.8M
- US & Canada
- $31.8M
The Outlaw Josey Wales Awards & Nominations
The Outlaw Josey Wales was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1977 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Score)
The Outlaw Josey Wales Trailers & Videos
10 videos: 2 trailers and 8 clips.
- Trailer 4K Ultra HD Movie Trailer
- Clip Nowhere To Go
- Clip Josey Meets Lone Watie
- Clip Extended Preview
How Well Do You Know The Outlaw Josey Wales?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What tragic event prompts Josey Wales to seek vengeance?
The Outlaw Josey Wales Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “The Rebel Outlaw: Josey Wells” and “Der Texaner - The Outlaw Josey Wales”.
- Also known as
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- The Rebel Outlaw: Josey Wells
- Der Texaner - The Outlaw Josey Wales
- 무법자 조시 웰즈
- 不法之徒迈・韦尔斯
- アウトロー
- El fuera de la ley
- Qanunsuz Josey Wales
- O Rebelde do Kansas
- Der Texaner
- Il texano dagli occhi di ghiaccio
- Josey Wales : hors-la-loi
- Kanunsuz Josey Wales
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- Wyjęty Spod Prawa Josey Wales
- Джоси Уэйлс – человек вне закона
- Lainsuojaton
- Mannen utanför lagen
- A törvényenkívüli Josey Wales
- Øje for Øje
- 西部执法者
- Psanec Josey Wales
- Εκδικητής Εκτός Νόμου
- פורע החוק ג'וסי וולס
- Josey Wales: O Fora da Lei
- Джоузи Уелс извън закона
- Atstumtasis Džosis Veilsas
- Josey Wales hors-la-loi
- El bandoler Josey Wales
- Proscrisul Josey Wales
- El fugitivo Josey Wales
- جوسی ولز یاغی
- Odmetnik Josey Wales
- ไอ้ถุยปืนโหด
- Джосі Вейлз – людина поза законом
- Kẻ Ngoài Vòng Pháp Luật
- 叛徒喬西·威爾斯
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The Outlaw Josey Wales FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Outlaw Josey Wales, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Outlaw Josey Wales?
The Outlaw Josey Wales runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was The Outlaw Josey Wales released?
The Outlaw Josey Wales was released on June 30, 1976.
Who is in the cast of The Outlaw Josey Wales?
The Outlaw Josey Wales stars Clint Eastwood, John Vernon and Bill McKinney, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Outlaw Josey Wales make at the box office?
The Outlaw Josey Wales grossed $31.8 million worldwide.
How is The Outlaw Josey Wales rated?
The Outlaw Josey Wales has 69 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Was The Outlaw Josey Wales nominated for any awards?
The Outlaw Josey Wales received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Outlaw Josey Wales have a post-credit scene?
No. The Outlaw Josey Wales has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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