The Legend of Hillbilly John
“From ghostly hark mountain this eerie story of witches ... voodoo ... devils ... monsters... mountain folk swear it's true!”
Synopsis
A roaming hillbilly, on a quest to defy the Devil, encounters several supernatural characters and does battle with his silver-stringed guitar.
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Who Fears the Devil? (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-18
Top Cast
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Hedges Capers
John
Severn Darden
Mr. Marduke
Sharon Henesy
Lily
Honor Hound
Self
Sidney Clute
Charles
Denver Pyle
Grandpappy John
White Lightnin'
Themselves
William Traylor
Rev. Millen
Harris Yulin
Zebulon Yandro
Susan Strasberg
Polly Wiltse
Alfred Ryder
O.J. Onselm
R.G. Armstrong
Bristowe
Chester Jones
Uncle Anansi
Val Avery
Cobart
Percy Rodriguez
Capt. Lojoie H. Desplain IV
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Newland
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvin Levy
- Original Score
- Roger Kellaway
- Original Title
- The Legend of Hillbilly John
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Two's Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Newland
Melvin Levy, Manly Wade Wellman
Roger Kellaway
Flemming Olsen
Barney Rosenzweig
Department Leadership Roster
John Newland
Director
Roger Kellaway
Original Music Composer
Barney Rosenzweig
Producer
Flemming Olsen
Director of Photography
Melvin Levy
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend of Hillbilly John
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What is The Legend of Hillbilly John about?
A roaming hillbilly, on a quest to defy the Devil, encounters several supernatural characters and does battle with his silver-stringed guitar.
Who directed The Legend of Hillbilly John?
The Legend of Hillbilly John was directed by John Newland.
Who stars in The Legend of Hillbilly John?
The principal cast of The Legend of Hillbilly John includes Hedges Capers, Severn Darden, Sharon Henesy, Honor Hound, Sidney Clute.
When was The Legend of Hillbilly John released and how long is it?
The Legend of Hillbilly John was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Legend of Hillbilly John?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend of Hillbilly John was composed by Roger Kellaway.
Is The Legend of Hillbilly John based on a book or true story?
The Legend of Hillbilly John is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Manly Wade Wellman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legend of Hillbilly John?
The Legend of Hillbilly John holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).