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5.1 / 10(7 votes)IMDbR19771h 37mUnited States of America

The Farmer

“He doesn't get mad. He gets even.”

Synopsis

Decorated soldier Kyle Martin returns home after WW2 to discover his family farm is in foreclosure. With only a silver star to his name, Kyle is in dire straits until gambler Johnny O' offers to give him money in exchange for killing a gangster.

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The Farmer (1977) Original Trailer [FHD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-09

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 9, 1977

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Berlatsky
Screenplay & Story
Patrick Regan
Original Score
Hugo Montenegro
Original Title
The Farmer
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 37m
Production Studios
FAI Cinema, Milway Productions, Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Berlatsky

Screenplay & Story

Patrick Regan, John Carmody, Janice Eymann, George Fargo

Original Score & Music

Hugo Montenegro

Director of Photography

Irv Goodnoff

Film Editing

Richard Weber

Producers

Peter Mills, Gary Conway

Department Leadership Roster

David Berlatsky

Director

John Carmody

Writer

Janice Eymann

Writer

George Fargo

Writer

Patrick Regan

Screenplay

Peter Mills

Producer

Irv Goodnoff

Director of Photography

Richard Weber

Editor

Vicki Sánchez

Costume Design

Hugo Montenegro

Original Music Composer

Gary Conway

Gary Conway

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Farmer

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Farmer about?

Decorated soldier Kyle Martin returns home after WW2 to discover his family farm is in foreclosure. With only a silver star to his name, Kyle is in dire straits until gambler Johnny O' offers to give him money in exchange for killing a gangster.

Who directed The Farmer?

The Farmer was directed by David Berlatsky.

Who stars in The Farmer?

The principal cast of The Farmer includes Gary Conway, Angel Tompkins, Michael Dante, George Memmoli, Timothy Scott.

When was The Farmer released and how long is it?

The Farmer was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.

Who composed the musical score for The Farmer?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Farmer was composed by Hugo Montenegro.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Farmer?

The Farmer holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).