Outlaw Posse is a 2024 American western film written by, directed by and starring Mario Van Peebles.[1] It also stars Whoopi Goldberg, Cedric the Entertainer, Edward James Olmos, John Carroll Lynch, William Mapother, Cam Gigandet, Allen Payne, Neal McDonough, and M. Emmet Walsh in his final film role before his death on March 19, 2024.
| Outlaw Posse | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Mario Van Peebles |
| Written by | Mario Van Peebles |
| Produced by | Joshua Russell Gerald T. Olson Swen Temmel Meadow Williams Kip Konwiser |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Kurt E. Soderling |
| Edited by | Andrew Shearer |
| Music by | Dontae Winslow |
Production companies | Konwiser Brothers Entertainment Iris Indie International Diamond Films Good Folk Films MVP Entertainment Management |
| Distributed by | Quiver Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Outlaw Posse was released on March 1, 2024.
Plot
editThis section needs an improved plot summary. (April 2024) |
"In 1908, Chief returns from years of hiding to claim stolen gold. In his quest, he reunites an ensemble of familiar faces – together they fight off Angel, whose rationale to the gold leaves a trail dead bodies."[2]
Cast
edit- Mario Van Peebles as Chief[3]
- Whoopi Goldberg as Stagecoach Mary[3]
- Cedric the Entertainer as Horatio
- Edward James Olmos as Ossie
- John Carroll Lynch as Carson
- William Mapother as Angel[3]
- M. Emmet Walsh as Catfish
- Cam Gigandet as Caprice
- Allen Payne as Jeremiah
- Neal McDonough as Bart
- Mandela Van Peebles as Decker, Chief's son
- Madison Calley as Malindy
- D.C. Young Fly as Spooky
- Amber Reign Smith as Queenie
- Jake Manley as Southpaw
- Joseph Culp as Sheriff
- Brian Presley as Shotgun
- Sean Bridgers as Mayor
Production
editIn July 2019, it was announced that Van Peebles would write, direct and star in the film.[4]
In November 2022, it was announced that filming had wrapped in Montana.[3]
Release
editOutlaw Posse was released in the United States in select cinemas on March 1, 2024.[5]
Reception
editThis section needs expansion with: Please add critical reviews and/or approval rating for the film from Metacritic once they become available. You can help by adding to it. (March 2024) |
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 44% of 18 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.4/10.[6]
References
edit- ^ Horst, Carole (September 8, 2023). "First Look at Mario Van Peebles' Western 'Outlaw Posse' With Whoopi Goldberg (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ Quiver Distribution
- ^ a b c d Grobar, Matt (November 9, 2022). "Whoopi Goldberg, Cedric The Entertainer, Edward James Olmos & More Join Quiver Western 'Outlaws' Directed By & Starring Mario Van Peebles". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 2, 2019). "Mario Van Peebles Saddling Up For 'Outlaw Posse'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ "Outlaw Posse (2024)". The Numbers. February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ "Outlaw Posse". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
