The Great Missouri Raid (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1951, The Great Missouri Raid is a western film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 84 minutes. “THE MIGHTY, GUN-THUNDERING STORY OF THE GREAT MISSOURI RAID” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the American Civil War (1861-1865), farmers Jesse and Frank James decided to form an armed gang to face the Union troops using guerrilla warfare.
Who’s in it. The Great Missouri Raid stars Wendell Corey as Frank James, Macdonald Carey as Jesse James, Ellen Drew as Bee Moore and Ward Bond as Maj. Marshal Trowbridge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Great Missouri Raid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Missouri Raid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Missouri Raid tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Missouri Raid (1951)?
- In US, The Great Missouri Raid is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Missouri Raid worth watching?
- The Great Missouri Raid holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Missouri Raid?
- The Great Missouri Raid stars Wendell Corey, Macdonald Carey, Ellen Drew, Ward Bond and Bruce Bennett.
- When was The Great Missouri Raid released?
- The Great Missouri Raid was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.