description The Highwaymen Overview
The Highwaymen is a 2019 film depicting the pursuit of Bonnie and Clyde by former Texas Rangers Frank Hamer and Maney Gault during the 1930s. Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson portray the lead roles alongside a cast including Kathy Bates and John Carroll Lynch. The story chronicles their efforts to bring the infamous duo to justice.
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info The Highwaymen Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2019 |
help The Highwaymen FAQ
Is The Highwaymen told from Bonnie and Clyde's perspective?
No. The film follows former Texas Rangers Frank Hamer and Maney Gault, played by Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson, as they track the couple. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow remain comparatively distant figures for much of the story.
How historically accurate is The Highwaymen?
It uses real figures, including Hamer, Gault, Texas governor Miriam Ferguson, and prison chief Lee Simmons, but dramatizes conversations and parts of the investigation. The ambush in Louisiana is based on the May 1934 killing of Bonnie and Clyde by a law-enforcement posse.
Where can I watch The Highwaymen?
The Highwaymen was released by Netflix in 2019 and is a Netflix original film. Availability can still vary by country and account region.
Who directed The Highwaymen?
John Lee Hancock directed the film. His other fact-based dramas include The Blind Side, Saving Mr. Banks, and The Founder.
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