The Ballad of Andy Crocker
Synopsis
Returning Vietnam veteran Andy Crocker arrives in his small hometown to discover his best friend and business partner has mismanaged their business into bankruptcy and his high school sweetheart has married another man. It is evident his small town has little to offer him except the hard-working life of his father, while the broader world has limited opportunities for a man who left school after the third grade.
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Lee Majors
Andy Crocker
Joey Heatherton
Lisa
Jimmy Dean
Mack
Bobby Hatfield
Joe Bob
Marvin Gaye
David Owens
Agnes Moorehead
Lisa's Mother
Pat Hingle
Earl Crocker
Jill Haworth
Karen
Mimi Dillard
Sara
Barbara Leigh
Mia
Claudia Bryar
Emily Crocker
Lee de Broux
Johnson
Charlie Briggs
Mr. Paisley
Joe Higgins
Mr. Bedecker
David Kent
Jackie Russell
Kitty
Harry Harvey
Mr. Kirkaby
Peter Haskell
Nelson (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George McCowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart Margolin
- Original Score
- Billy May
- Original Title
- The Ballad of Andy Crocker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Thomas/Spelling Productions, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George McCowan
Stuart Margolin
Billy May
Henry Cronjager Jr.
Bob Lewis
Aaron Spelling, Danny Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Margolin
Writer
George McCowan
Director
Billy May
Original Music Composer
Aaron Spelling
Producer
Thomas Costich
Costume Design
Bob Lewis
Editor
Jerrie Woods
Costume Design
Henry Cronjager Jr.
Director of Photography
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 The Ballad of Andy Crocker
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What is The Ballad of Andy Crocker about?
Returning Vietnam veteran Andy Crocker arrives in his small hometown to discover his best friend and business partner has mismanaged their business into bankruptcy and his high school sweetheart has married another man. It is evident his small town has little to offer him except the hard-working life of his father, while the broader world has limited opportunities for a man who left school after the third grade.
Who directed The Ballad of Andy Crocker?
The Ballad of Andy Crocker was directed by George McCowan.
Who stars in The Ballad of Andy Crocker?
The principal cast of The Ballad of Andy Crocker includes Lee Majors, Joey Heatherton, Jimmy Dean, Bobby Hatfield, Marvin Gaye.
When was The Ballad of Andy Crocker released and how long is it?
The Ballad of Andy Crocker was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ballad of Andy Crocker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ballad of Andy Crocker was composed by Billy May.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ballad of Andy Crocker?
The Ballad of Andy Crocker holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).