The Shepherd of the Hills
“Raw ... Ragged ... Beautiful”
Synopsis
In the film version of Harold Bell Wright's 1907 novel, the Shepherd is attacked and wounded by the Baldknobbers. He is taken to the Matthews family cabin to recover and becomes involved in their problems. The Matthews family does not know that the Shepherd is actually the father of the young artist, Howard, who deserted their pregnant daughter years before. The daughter had died in childbirth and her son is now a mentally-disabled boy named Pete who lives in the woods. There is also a love triangle between the Matthews' son, Young Matt, the beautiful Sammy Lane, and her city fiance' Ollie Stewart. Throughout the course of the movie, there are fights, dances, a shootout between the Sheriff and the Baldknobber gang, old secrets are revealed, and lost gold is found to help the community.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Parker
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Parker, Harold Bell Wright
- Original Score
- Marlin Skiles
- Original Title
- The Shepherd of the Hills
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Macco Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Parker
Ben Parker, Harold Bell Wright
Marlin Skiles
Ted Saizis, Vincent Saizis
Marcell Greco
Jim McCullough Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Parker
Director
Ben Parker
Writer
Marcell Greco
Editor
Ted Saizis
Director of Photography
Vincent Saizis
Director of Photography
Jim McCullough Jr.
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shepherd of the Hills
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shepherd of the Hills about?
In the film version of Harold Bell Wright's 1907 novel, the Shepherd is attacked and wounded by the Baldknobbers. He is taken to the Matthews family cabin to recover and becomes involved in their problems. The Matthews family does not know that the Shepherd is actually the father of the young artist, Howard, who deserted their pregnant daughter years before. The daughter had died in childbirth and her son is now a mentally-disabled boy named Pete who lives in the woods. There is also a love triangle between the Matthews' son, Young Matt, the beautiful Sammy Lane, and her city fiance' Ollie Stewart. Throughout the course of the movie, there are fights, dances, a shootout between the Sheriff and the Baldknobber gang, old secrets are revealed, and lost gold is found to help the community.
Who directed The Shepherd of the Hills?
The Shepherd of the Hills was directed by Ben Parker.
Who stars in The Shepherd of the Hills?
The principal cast of The Shepherd of the Hills includes Richard Arlen, James Middleton, Sherry Lynn, James Collie.
When was The Shepherd of the Hills released and how long is it?
The Shepherd of the Hills was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shepherd of the Hills?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shepherd of the Hills was composed by Marlin Skiles.
Is The Shepherd of the Hills based on a book or true story?
The Shepherd of the Hills is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harold Bell Wright".