The Host
Synopsis
Fugitive gangster comes to lonely spanish shelter. Has to kill evil gunman to set settlers free and bring rain. But when he decides to leave, his pony is gone and he is damned to stay or die.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Hill
- Original Title
- The Host
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hill
Jack Hill
Stephen H. Burum
Jack Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Hill
Director
Jack Hill
Editor
Jack Hill
Writer
Stephen H. Burum
Director of Photography
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THE OVERLY- - - -HYPHENATED TOE-TICKLING FLICKERS PROJECT 2018 π
Once again it's time to start a list showing every movie I watch this year. As is my wont, I always ask a friend to come up with the name for the list and this year it's the turn of my doddy Cheeks letterboxd.com/cheeksdabelly/ . He gets the honour of naming this list because he turns 100 years old this year. So here are the movies I watched in 2018. MOVIES NOT FOUND ON LETTERBOXD: OUR HERITAGE (1966) THE TROUBLE WITH TITIAN REVISITED [2017] CANADA VIGNETTES: FLIN FLON [1978] CANADA VIGNETTES: INSTANT FRENCH [1978] CANADA VIGNETTES: ONIONS AND GARLIC [1978] CANADA VIGNETTES: THE THIRTIES [1978] WHO GOT DIANA DORS' MILLIONS [2003] AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: THE DUEL [2000] AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: CUSTER'S LAST STAND [2012] THE INEXPLICABLE UNIVERSE: UNSOLVED MYSTERIES [2012]' THE DAY THEY DIED [2003] WORLD OF MYSTERIES: HIDDEN CITY OF LONDON [2002] AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: DOLLEY MADISON THE SECRET OF BEETHOVEN'S FIFTH SYMPHONY [2016] RUSH: R40 LIVE [2016] AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: THE NUREMBERG TRIALS EVIL GENIUS [2018] THE LAST JOURNEY OF THE MAGNA CARTA KING [2015] BILLY CONNOLLY: PALE BLUE SCOTTISH PERSON [1991] HOW THE DEVIL GOT HIS HORNS [2012] DRIVE-IN DELIRIUM: THE NEW BATCH [2018] ABDICATION: A VERY BRITISH COUP {7/12} THE SECRET OF SELLING THE NEGRO [1954] WHAT IS COMMUNISM? [1963] CHET BAKER: THE LAST DAYS [1990] WATERGATE [1994] FOOD FOR THOUGHT [1949]
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Host
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What is The Host about?
Fugitive gangster comes to lonely spanish shelter. Has to kill evil gunman to set settlers free and bring rain. But when he decides to leave, his pony is gone and he is damned to stay or die.
Who directed The Host?
The Host was directed by Jack Hill.
Who stars in The Host?
The principal cast of The Host includes Sid Haig, Sharon Bercutt, Joseph Hanwright.
When was The Host released and how long is it?
The Host was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 30m.