The Newton Boys (1998)

117 min · Drama, biographical film, comedy drama, crime film, drama film

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Directors

Richard Linklater

Cast

Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, Ethan Hawke, Gail Cronauer, Vincent D'Onofrio, Julianna Margulies

The story

A miscarriage of justice lands Willis Newton languished in prison, he encountered a harsh reality: money held the key to societal status within the unforgiving confines. Determined to climb the social ladder, he joined forces with Slim and Glasscock, two fellow inmates, to pull off a daring bank robbery in broad daylight. Their audacious plan failed, and Slim was captured during their hasty escape on horseback.

Catalogue themes and tags

Crime Fiction, Heist, Crime Drama, History, Western, Action/Adventure, Period piece, Drama, Action

Genres

Drama, biographical film, comedy drama, crime film, drama film

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