The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of the bank robbers made up of brothers who begin their legendary bank raids because of revenge.

David Carradine
as Cole Younger

Keith Carradine
as Jim Younger

Robert Carradine
as Bob Younger

James Keach
as Jesse James

Stacy Keach
as Frank James

Dennis Quaid
as Ed Miller

Randy Quaid
as Clell Miller

Kevin Brophy
as John Younger

Harry Carey, Jr.
as George Arthur

Christopher Guest
as Charlie Ford