Sunday in the Country
“Suddenly, on a peaceful Sunday in the country, one man was forced to defend his home and his family!”
Synopsis
Three vicious thugs are on the run in rural America after robbing a local bank. They seek refuge at the home of a reclusive farmer, but he is prepared for their arrival and holds them at gunpoint. Unable to let them simply wait for the law, he decides to take them into into his cellar and torture them a little before the police arrive.
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Sunday in the Country 1974 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-29
Top Cast
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Ernest Borgnine
Adam Smith
Michael J. Pollard
Leroy
Hollis McLaren
Lucy
Louis Zorich
Dinelli
Cec Linder
Maury Ackerman
Vladimír Valenta
Luke
Al Waxman
Sergeant
Tim Henry
Eddie Powell
Murray Westgate
Conway
Ralph Endersby
Timmy Peterson
Susan Petrie
Jennifer Logan
Ratch Wallace
Policeman
Mark Walker
Highway Patrol
Gary Reineke
Highway Patrol
Eric Clavering
Pastor
Ruth Springford
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Trent
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Maxwell, John Trent
- Original Score
- Paul Hoffert, William McCauley
- Original Title
- Sunday in the Country
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Canadian Film Development Corporation, Impact Films, Quadrant Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Trent
Robert Maxwell, John Trent, David Main
Paul Hoffert, William McCauley
Marc Champion
Tony Lower
Peter James, David Perlmutter
Department Leadership Roster
John Trent
Director
Marc Champion
Director of Photography
Tony Lower
Editor
Paul Hoffert
Original Music Composer
William McCauley
Original Music Composer
David Perlmutter
Producer
Robert Maxwell
Screenplay
John Trent
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunday in the Country
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What is Sunday in the Country about?
Three vicious thugs are on the run in rural America after robbing a local bank. They seek refuge at the home of a reclusive farmer, but he is prepared for their arrival and holds them at gunpoint. Unable to let them simply wait for the law, he decides to take them into into his cellar and torture them a little before the police arrive.
Who directed Sunday in the Country?
Sunday in the Country was directed by John Trent.
Who stars in Sunday in the Country?
The principal cast of Sunday in the Country includes Ernest Borgnine, Michael J. Pollard, Hollis McLaren, Louis Zorich, Cec Linder.
When was Sunday in the Country released and how long is it?
Sunday in the Country was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Sunday in the Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunday in the Country was composed by Paul Hoffert, William McCauley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sunday in the Country?
Sunday in the Country holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).