Deadly Game
Synopsis
A military convoy is transporting something apparently for disposal. They pass by Sheriff Abel Marsh's town and they are passing by property that's owned by Amy Franklin who is the girlfriend of Abel's deputy, Malcolm. Before they know it, everything around the property is uninhabitable. The army returns to clean things up and make restitution. But there is one nagging question, was this an accident or was it deliberate? That is something Abel is most interested in finding out.
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Andy Griffith
Police Chief Abel Marsh
Mitzi Hoag
Gloria
James Cromwell
Deputy Malcolm Rossiter Jr.
Claude Earl Jones
Deputy Fred
Sharon Spelman
Dr. Susan Glasglow
Hunter von Leer
Deputy John
Dan O'Herlihy
Colonel Edward Stryker
Rebecca Balding
Amy Franklin
Eddie Foy Jr.
Carter
Fran Ryan
Frieda Beezly
Med Flory
Sergeant Redman
John Perak
Jake
Steffen Zacharias
Vernon Brea
Ysabel MacCloskey
Emma
Miriam Byrd-Nethery
Polly
Chuck Gradi
Tiny
Ted Noose
Goldstone
O.W. Tuthill
Corporal
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lane Slate
- Screenplay & Story
- Lane Slate
- Original Score
- Mundell Lowe
- Original Title
- Deadly Game
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Manteo Enterprises, MGM Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lane Slate
Lane Slate
Mundell Lowe
Gary Griffin
Richard O. Linke, Gordon A. Webb
Department Leadership Roster
Lane Slate
Writer
Gordon A. Webb
Producer
Gary Griffin
Editor
Lane Slate
Director
Fred Lerner
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadly Game
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What is Deadly Game about?
A military convoy is transporting something apparently for disposal. They pass by Sheriff Abel Marsh's town and they are passing by property that's owned by Amy Franklin who is the girlfriend of Abel's deputy, Malcolm. Before they know it, everything around the property is uninhabitable. The army returns to clean things up and make restitution. But there is one nagging question, was this an accident or was it deliberate? That is something Abel is most interested in finding out.
Who directed Deadly Game?
Deadly Game was directed by Lane Slate.
Who stars in Deadly Game?
The principal cast of Deadly Game includes Andy Griffith, Mitzi Hoag, James Cromwell, Claude Earl Jones, Sharon Spelman.
When was Deadly Game released and how long is it?
Deadly Game was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Deadly Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deadly Game was composed by Mundell Lowe.