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Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786301802352
Format: Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
ISBN: 6301802357
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: May 19, 1993
Running Time: 107 minutes
Sales Rank: 22702
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 1969
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
The Reivers, based on a William Faulkner novel, is a spirited comedy-drama starring Steve McQueen in a rare character part as Boon Hoggenbeck, a ne'er-do-well, turn-of-the-century Mississippi farm hand and cousin of 11-year-old naif Lucius McCaslin (Mitch Vogel). The arrival of a handsome new automobile purchased by Lucius' grandfather, Boss McCaslin (a golden performance by Will Geer), causes an uproar when Boon and another cousin, Ned McCaslin (Rupert Crosse), who is half African American, vie to drive the vehicle around town. Boss's departure by train for a funeral gives Boon, Ned, and Lucius an opportunity to drive in style to Memphis, where young McCaslin's eyes are opened to a larger world of hard-core racism, prostitution, corruption, and the tyranny of the powerful over the vulnerable. In short order, Lucius finds his innate decency and integrity lessen the sting of disillusionment and helplessness. Director Mark Rydell (On Golden Pond) keeps things brisk and breezy, but never loses sight of the long shadow of adulthood that blots out Lucius' innocence. Presented in widescreen. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - MARVELLOUS!
A typical Southern Americana, with great actings, a very well crafted script, an impressive John Williams' score and a breathfaking photography. Everything goes perfect in this delightful piece of American way of living, recreating a time in which 11 year old kids were still innocent. Steve McQueen, Mitch Vogel (the kid) and the grandfather are unforgetable.
With an unconventional story line, the movie is a collection of different episodes about two young fellows and a kid who have the time ... Read More
Rating: - Reivers Movie Review
I have looked for this movie for years. It was filmed in my hometown in Mississippi. I was in the 9th grade when they came to town to film this.
It was better than a carnival or fair. People talked about how things were back then.
The movie was in excellent condition. Played flawlessly and was very enjoyable.
Rating: - GLADE TO SEE THIS RELEASED ON DVD
AN EXCELLENT MOVIE. FUN TO WATCH STEVE MCQUEEN IN A COMEDY ROLE. MAKES ONE LONG FOR THE LIFESTYLE OF THE EARLY 1900'S.
Rating:  - A lesser known but more than worthy McQueen movie
Based on a William Faulkner novel, The Reivers is a big departure from the typical Steve McQueen movie and maybe that's why it's not hugely well-known, but don't let that scare you away from a good old-fashioned movie. In 1905 in Jefferson, Missouri, 11-year old Lucius McCaslin is starting to grow up and see the world differently. When a distant relative of the family dies, Lucius' parents travel to go to the funeral leaving their son behind. Joining up with his friend Boon, a family friend who ... Read More
Rating: - FEEL-GOOD CLASSIC
I had not seen this film since 1969 and I remember being blown away by two things. First, Steve McQueen went against his screen image at the time and was superb in the part. He displayed a breezy charm of which I hadn't before thought he was capable. Second, the film was presented in a classic "feel-good" tradition which went against the increasing cynicism of that Counter-Culture/Viet Nam war era. The visual look of "The Reivers" wonderfully captures our idea of the period in which it takes place. ... Read More
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Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786301802352
Format: Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
ISBN: 6301802357
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: May 19, 1993
Running Time: 107 minutes
Sales Rank: 22702
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 1969