Crime ·Action ·Drama · United States of America · 1998 · 2h 2m

The Newton Boys

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Director
Richard Linklater
Cast
Matthew McConaughey as Willis Newton Skeet Ulrich as Joe Newton Ethan Hawke as Jess Newton Vincent D'Onofrio as Dock Newton Dwight Yoakam as Brentwood Glasscock Gail Cronauer as Mia Newton
Crew
Peter James — Director of Photography Sandra Adair — Editor Edward D. Barnes — Original Music Composer Claude Stanush — Screenplay Richard Linklater — Screenplay Clark Walker — Screenplay
Tagline

History is about to catch up with America's most successful bank robbers.

Synopsis

The story of the Newton gang, the most successful bank robbers in history, owing to their good planning and minimal violence.

Mood & Themes
robberybased on novel or bookgangsterbank robberbased on true storynitroglycerinthiefcrime spreebrother brother relationshipblown safe
Key Collaborators
Richard Linklater Director Peter James Director of Photography Sandra Adair Editor Edward D. Barnes Original Music Composer Claude Stanush Screenplay Richard Linklater Screenplay Clark Walker Screenplay Anne Walker-McBay Producer Catherine Hardwicke Production Design Shelley Komarov Costume Design
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