Boon is a reiver (that's a cheat, a liar, a brawler and womaniser) and he had just four days to teach young Lucius the facts of life (like cheating, lying, brawling and womanizing).
In turn-of-the-century Mississippi, an 11-year-old boy comes of age as two mischievous adult friends talk him into sneaking the family car out for a trip to Memphis and a series of adventures.
The Reivers (1969) is a comedy and drama film directed by Mark Rydell, released on December 20, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Steve McQueen, Sharon Farrell, Ruth White and Michael Constantine. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
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Steve McQueen
as Boon Hogganbeck
Sharon Farrell
as Corrie
Ruth White
as Miss Reba
Michael Constantine
as Mr. Binford
Clifton James
as Butch Lovemaiden
Juano Hernández
as Uncle Possum
Lonny Chapman
as Maury McCaslin
Will Geer
as Boss
Rupert Crosse
as Ned McCaslin
Mitch Vogel
as Lucius
Diane Ladd
as Phoebe
Ellen Geer
as Sally
Directed by Mark Rydell, written by Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch and William Faulkner, produced by Irving Ravetch.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 58 ratings.
**_McQueen hams it up in Faulkner’s early 1900’s Southern misadventure_** In northern Mississippi, 1905, the first automobile is brought to town, a yellow Winton Flyer, bought by the patriarch of the McCaslin family (Will Geer). A likable rapscallion named Boon (Steve McQueen) talks the 11 year-old McCaslin grandson (Mitch Vogel) into going to Memphis in the “borrowed” vehicle for a few days while gramps is out of…
Reviewed on November 7, 2022
This reminded me of one of those live-action films that Disney put out in the 1960s and 70s. A big star (Steve McQueen) is friends with a young lad (Mitch Vogel) and together with his cheeky friend “Ned” (Rupert Crosse) they “borrow” the bright yellow Lincoln motor car of his grandfather (Will Geer) and head off for some adventures. First things first, to Memphis they travel where “Boon” (McQ) is hoping to see his…
Reviewed on July 15, 2025
This reminded me of one of those live-action films that Disney put out in the 1960s and 70s. A big star (Steve McQueen) is friends with a young lad (Mitch Vogel) and together with his cheeky friend “Ned” (Rupert Crosse) they “borrow” the bright yellow Lincoln motor car of his grandfather (Will Geer) and head off for some adventures. First things first, to Memphis they travel where “Boon” (McQ) is hoping to see his…
Reviewed on July 15, 2025
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The main cast of The Reivers (1969) includes Steve McQueen, Sharon Farrell, Ruth White, Michael Constantine and Clifton James. The film was directed by Mark Rydell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Reivers was released on December 20, 1969 and runs for 1h 46m.
The Reivers (1969) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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