Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins
“Rafferty wasn't going anywhere anyway.”
Synopsis
Hapless driving instructor and former Gunnery Sergeant Rafferty, living in squalor near Hollywood, California, doesn't put up too much of a fight when two ladies hitch a ride and attempt to kidnap him in their attempt to get to New Orleans; while initially put off, Rafferty finds he's charmed by the kooky pair of misfits and the three of them drive to Las Vegas, Nevada and later Tucson, Arizona, where their bond eventually unravels.
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Alan Arkin
Rafferty
Sally Kellerman
Mac
Mackenzie Phillips
Frisbee
Alex Rocco
Vinnie
Charles Martin Smith
Alan Boone
Harry Dean Stanton
Billy Winston
George O'Hanlon, Jr.
Roy - Gas Station Attendant
Barbara Colby
Young Woman
John McLiam
John Beechwood
Richard Hale
Reverend Culpepper
Louis Prima
Himself
Sam Butera
Sam Butera
Arch Johnson
Smitty
David Proval
The Incessant Talker
Ed Peck
Mr. Big Time
Cliff Emmich
Cliff Wilson - Used Car Dealer
Lillian Randolph
Elderly Woman Driver
Margarita García
Lady at Used Car Lot
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Richards
- Screenplay & Story
- John Kaye
- Original Score
- Artie Butler
- Original Title
- Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Gruskoff-Venture-Linson
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Richards
John Kaye
Artie Butler
Ralph Woolsey
Walter Thompson
Art Linson, Michael Gruskoff
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Thompson
Editor
Ralph Woolsey
Director of Photography
Dick Richards
Director
Art Linson
Producer
John Kaye
Writer
Donfeld
Costume Design
Artie Butler
Original Music Composer
Michael Gruskoff
Producer
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins
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What is Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins about?
Hapless driving instructor and former Gunnery Sergeant Rafferty, living in squalor near Hollywood, California, doesn't put up too much of a fight when two ladies hitch a ride and attempt to kidnap him in their attempt to get to New Orleans; while initially put off, Rafferty finds he's charmed by the kooky pair of misfits and the three of them drive to Las Vegas, Nevada and later Tucson, Arizona, where their bond eventually unravels.
Who directed Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins?
Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins was directed by Dick Richards.
Who stars in Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins?
The principal cast of Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins includes Alan Arkin, Sally Kellerman, Mackenzie Phillips, Alex Rocco, Charles Martin Smith.
When was Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins released and how long is it?
Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins was composed by Artie Butler.