The Legend of Tom Dooley
“Out of that song -- a fury of a movie!”
Synopsis
Tom Dooley and Country Boy are on the run after killing an enemy soldier not knowing the war is over. The Command refuses to give them some slack for making this tragic but honest mistake and sends a lawman after them.
Top Cast
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Michael Landon
Tom Dooley
Jo Morrow
Laura Foster
Jack Hogan
Charlie Grayson
Richard Rust
Country Boy
Dee Pollock
Abel
Ken Lynch
Father
Howard Wright
Sheriff Joe Dobbs
Ralph Moody
Doc Henry
John Cliff
Lieutenant
Cheerio Meredith
Meg
Gary Hunley
The Kid
Anthony Jochim
Preacher
Jeff Morris
Confederate Soldier
Jason Johnson
Frank
Boyd Santell
Andy
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Post
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Shpetner
- Original Score
- Ronald Stein
- Original Title
- The Legend of Tom Dooley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Post
Stanley Shpetner
Ronald Stein
Gilbert Warrenton
Robert S. Eisen
Stanley Shpetner
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Shpetner
Writer
Ted Post
Director
Stanley Shpetner
Producer
Robert S. Eisen
Editor
Ronald Stein
Original Music Composer
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend of Tom Dooley
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Legend of Tom Dooley about?
Tom Dooley and Country Boy are on the run after killing an enemy soldier not knowing the war is over. The Command refuses to give them some slack for making this tragic but honest mistake and sends a lawman after them.
Who directed The Legend of Tom Dooley?
The Legend of Tom Dooley was directed by Ted Post.
Who stars in The Legend of Tom Dooley?
The principal cast of The Legend of Tom Dooley includes Michael Landon, Jo Morrow, Jack Hogan, Richard Rust, Dee Pollock.
When was The Legend of Tom Dooley released and how long is it?
The Legend of Tom Dooley was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Legend of Tom Dooley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend of Tom Dooley was composed by Ronald Stein.