Hound-Dog Man
“The Fabulous Fabian In His First Motion Picture With That "Blue Denim" Girl!”
Synopsis
A rustic drama set in the early 20th century, Hound Dog Man is the simple story of a young man, Spud Kinney constantly in hot water for disobeying his mother. The lad should be watching the family farm, but he falls in with his older brother, Clint, and his reckless buddy Blackie Scantling who take him hunting in hillbilly country. The boy falls in love with a beautiful mountain girl, while Blackie has his own fling with another attractive hillbilly maiden, Nita Stringer, and then becomes mixed up with an older, married woman, Sussie Bell.
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Fabian
Clint McKinney
Betty Field
Cora McKinney
Stuart Whitman
Blackie Scantling
Arthur O'Connell
Aaron McKinney
Royal Dano
Fiddling Tom Waller
Carol Lynley
Dony Waller
Edgar Buchanan
Doc Cole
Jane Darwell
Grandma Wilson
Virginia Gregg
Amy Waller
Hope Summers
Jewell Crouch
Claude Akins
Hog Peyson
Dodie Stevens
Nita Stringer
Margo Moore
Susie Bell Peyson
L.Q. Jones
Dave Wilson
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Siegel
- Screenplay & Story
- Winston Miller, Fred Gipson
- Original Title
- Hound-Dog Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Siegel
Winston Miller, Fred Gipson
Department Leadership Roster
Winston Miller
Writer
Don Siegel
Director
Fred Gipson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hound-Dog Man
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What is Hound-Dog Man about?
A rustic drama set in the early 20th century, Hound Dog Man is the simple story of a young man, Spud Kinney constantly in hot water for disobeying his mother. The lad should be watching the family farm, but he falls in with his older brother, Clint, and his reckless buddy Blackie Scantling who take him hunting in hillbilly country. The boy falls in love with a beautiful mountain girl, while Blackie has his own fling with another attractive hillbilly maiden, Nita Stringer, and then becomes mixed up with an older, married woman, Sussie Bell.
Who directed Hound-Dog Man?
Hound-Dog Man was directed by Don Siegel.
Who stars in Hound-Dog Man?
The principal cast of Hound-Dog Man includes Fabian, Betty Field, Stuart Whitman, Arthur O'Connell, Royal Dano.
When was Hound-Dog Man released and how long is it?
Hound-Dog Man was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hound-Dog Man?
Hound-Dog Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).