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Orville and Wilbur is a 1971 American TV movie about the Wright brothers. It stars real-life brothers James Keach and Stacy Keach in the title roles. This gave them the idea to play Frank and Jesse James, which led to The Long Riders (1980). [1]

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  1. SCHREGER, CHARLES (2 July 1979). "A Brother Act a la Carradines, Keaches and Quaids". Los Angeles Times. p. e7.