Cain's Cutthroats (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1970, Cain's Cutthroats is an action, comedy, drama and western film directed by Ken Osborne, running about 95 minutes. “Vengeance...Violence...Violation...A Bible-Quoting Bounty Hunter Vs. The Revengeful Fugitive” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following the Civil War, Confederate Captain Justice Cain has retired to a quiet life with his young son and black wife. However, the men of his old outfit, known as Cain's Cutthroats, have turned to lives of murder, torture and robbery. They attempt to convince Cain to ride with them once more. He refuses, and the Cutthroats murder his family. Swearing vengeance, Cain teams up with a colorful preacher/bounty hunter, and hunts down his family's killers one at a time.
Who’s in it. Cain's Cutthroats stars John Carradine as Preacher Simms, Scott Brady as Justice Cain, Robert Dix as Amison - Gang Leader and Don Epperson as Farrette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Cain's Cutthroats has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cain's Cutthroats page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cain's Cutthroats tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cain's Cutthroats (1970)?
- In US, Cain's Cutthroats is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cain's Cutthroats worth watching?
- Cain's Cutthroats holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cain's Cutthroats?
- Cain's Cutthroats stars John Carradine, Scott Brady, Robert Dix, Don Epperson and Darwin Joston.
- When was Cain's Cutthroats released?
- Cain's Cutthroats was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.