The Highwaymen

About The Highwaymen

The Highwaymen is a 2019 crime drama film directed by John Lee Hancock. The movie is a fictionalized retelling of the true story of the legendary Texas Rangers who hunted down the notorious criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in the 1930s.

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• Plot
• Making / Production
• Actors
• Trivia / Interesting Facts
• Awards
• Quotes
• Music
• Soundtrack

Plot

The Highwaymen follows the two retired Texas Rangers, Frank Hamer and Maney Gault, who are forced out of retirement to track down and capture the infamous duo Bonnie and Clyde. The film provides a fresh perspective on the events surrounding the notorious criminals, shifting the focus from the outlaws to the men tasked with hunting them down. Frank and Maney embark on a dangerous journey across multiple states, facing numerous challenges and putting their lives on the line to bring the criminals to justice.

Making / Production

The Highwaymen was directed by John Lee Hancock and produced by Casey Silver. The movie was based on a screenplay written by John Fusco. The film was primarily shot in Louisiana, with several locations representing Texas and Oklahoma during the 1930s.

Actors

• Kevin Costner as Frank Hamer – Costner delivers a strong performance as the seasoned Texas Ranger who refuses to let his retirement slow him down.
• Woody Harrelson as Maney Gault – Harrelson plays the role of Hamer's partner, bringing depth and humor to the character.
• Kathy Bates as Governor Miriam "Ma" Ferguson – Bates portrays the first female governor of Texas, who reluctantly agrees to allow Hamer and Gault to hunt down Bonnie and Clyde.
• John Carroll Lynch as Lee Simmons – Lynch portrays the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation who assigns the case to Hamer and Gault.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Highwaymen takes a different approach compared to previous films about Bonnie and Clyde, focusing on the law enforcement officers rather than the criminals themselves.
• The movie was inspired by true events and drew heavily from historical records and testimonies.
• The filmmakers aimed for authenticity and accuracy in depicting the era and the events surrounding the hunt for Bonnie and Clyde.
• The Highwaymen received positive reviews for its performances, cinematography, and attention to historical detail.

Awards

The Highwaymen received critical acclaim for its storytelling and performances, although it did not win any major awards.

Quotes

• "Somebody's gotta bring these boys in, it might as well be us." - Frank Hamer
• "We're not here for the glory, we're here to do a job." - Maney Gault

Music

The Highwaymen features an original score composed by Thomas Newman. The music enhances the tension and suspense of the film and captures the essence of the time period.

Soundtrack

• "Fugitive Man" - Bob Dylan
• "Pretty Boy Floyd" - Woody Guthrie
• "This Land Is Your Land" - Woody Guthrie
• "My Rifle, My Pony, and Me" - Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson