The Younger Brothers (1949): Cast & Plot
The Younger Brothers is a 1949 western directed by Edwin L. Marin, starring Wayne Morris as Cole Younger, Robert Hutton and Bruce Bennett. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Younger Brothers About?
The premise of The Younger Brothers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being drawn into a life of crime by a charismatic bandit queen, two brothers ride with the infamous James gang, led by the legendary Frank and Jesse James. When they tire of violence, they resolve to abandon outlawry, seek official pardons, and rebuild their lives as law‑abiding citizens.
The Younger Brothers Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- family character name in title
- cole younger character
- bob younger character
- jim younger character
- three word title
- outlaw
- street shootout
The Younger Brothers Cast & Characters
Wayne Morris leads the cast as Cole Younger, with Robert Hutton as Johnny Younger and Bruce Bennett as Jim Younger. Directed by Edwin L. Marin; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edwin L. Marin
- Wayne Morris as Cole Younger
- Robert Hutton as Johnny Younger
- Bruce Bennett as Jim Younger
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James Brown as Bob Younger
Also Starring in The Younger Brothers
· 6 more- Fred Clark Daniel Ryckman
- Alan Hale Sheriff Knudson
- Tom Tyler Hatch
- Monte Blue Deputy Joe
- Janis Paige Kate Shepherd
- Geraldine Brooks Mary Hathaway
The Younger Brothers Plot Summary
What happens in The Younger Brothers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Determined to reform from their outlaw ways, Cole Wayne Morris Younger, Jim Bruce Bennett Younger, and Bob James Brown Younger head to Cedar Creek, Minnesota for a parole hearing that could let them return home to Missouri and their farm if they stay out of trouble. The journey is quiet, tentative, and heavy with the weight of past deeds, and the three men cling to a plan to prove their change to both the authorities and themselves.
Full summary
The whole story of The Younger Brothers, scene by scene
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The Younger Brothers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Younger Brothers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Younger Brothers?
The Younger Brothers runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was The Younger Brothers released?
The Younger Brothers was released on May 3, 1949.
Who directed The Younger Brothers?
The Younger Brothers was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
More films by Edwin L. Marin Who is in the cast of The Younger Brothers?
The Younger Brothers stars Wayne Morris as Cole Younger, Robert Hutton as Johnny Younger and Bruce Bennett as Jim Younger, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Younger Brothers have a post-credit scene?
No. The Younger Brothers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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