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Director:
Writer:
Robert E. Kent (writer)
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Release Date:
1 September 1967 (USA) more
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Plot:
The South is losing the Civil War and the coffers are nearly empty. A group of Confederate spies steals... more | add synopsis
User Comments:
simply put: a bad movie! more (6 total)

Cast

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Roy Orbison ... Johnny Banner
Sammy Jackson ... Steve Menlo
Maggie Pierce ... Flo
Joan Freeman ... Sue
Lyle Bettger ... Charlie

John Doucette ... Marshal Max Cooper

Patricia Donahue ... Stella DeWitt
Ben Cooper ... Deputy Rink
Ben Lessy ... Indian Chief
Douglas Kennedy ... Sheriff Joe Stedman
Len Hendry ... Deputy George
Iron Eyes Cody ... 1st Indian
Domingo Samudio ... 1st Expressman (as Sam the Sham)
Wilda Taylor ... Emily
Victoria Carroll ... Margie
Maria Korda ... Tanya
Poupée Gamin ... Carmen
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Sammy Davis
Vince Barnett ... Celebrating drunk (uncredited)
John Hart ... (uncredited)
Jack Perkins ... Burly Man (uncredited)
Vince St. Cyr ... Indian Brave (uncredited)
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Directed by
Michael D. Moore  (as Michael Moore)
 
Writing credits
Robert E. Kent (writer)

Produced by
Jerome F. Katzman .... associate producer
Sam Katzman .... producer
 
Original Music by
Fred Karger 
 
Cinematography by
W. Wallace Kelley 
 
Film Editing by
Ben Lewis 
 
Art Direction by
George W. Davis 
Merrill Pye 
 
Set Decoration by
Henry Grace 
Joseph J. Stone 
 
Makeup Department
Mary Keats .... hair stylist
William Tuttle .... makeup artist
 
Production Management
Bobby Stone .... unit production manager
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Donald C. Klune .... assistant director
 
Sound Department
Franklin Milton .... recording supervisor
 
Stunts
Loren Janes .... stunts (uncredited)
 
Music Department
Fred Karger .... musical director
 
Other crew
Robert G. Stone .... production coordinator (as Robert Stone)
Wilda Taylor .... choreographer
 

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Additional Details

Runtime:
87 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Elvis Presley was the first choice for the role of Johnny Banner, but he turned down the offer. more
Soundtrack:
Whirlwind more

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simply put: a bad movie!, 23 May 2004
Author: jhenderson-3 from Canada

As a fan of Roy Orbison's music I can only suggest you view this film with an open mind. Roy was a great singer, was a horrible actor and shouldn't be what he isn't. The music is sub-standard and the idea that Roy could be a matinee idol is beyond his scope in this piece of tripe. It's been said that this vehicle was to be an "Elvis movie" ... it isn't even that good. The plot is thin, if you consider this a plot! The acting slightly above that of a simple children's television show calibre, the directing is laughable and any attempt at humour doesn't reach heights attained by James Arness! Video tapes and DVDs on this release should last in your library for quite a few years, you won't watch it but the once! Remember Roy Orbison for his music: positive, creative and unique!

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