The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin
“When the family fortune runs out, the laughs rush in.”
Synopsis
To restore his family's lost wealth, a young Boston lad stows away on a ship bound for the California Gold Rush. When their very proper butler gives chase, all roads lead to nonstop adventure, wild and woolly characters, and a lucky punch that leads to a bonanza of belly laughs!
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Villain Defeats: Judge Higgins (The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-30
Top Cast
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Roddy McDowall
Bullwhip Griffin
Suzanne Pleshette
Arabella Flagg
Karl Malden
Judge Higgins
Harry Guardino
Sam Trimble
Richard Haydn
Quentin Bartlett
Hermione Baddeley
Miss Irene Chesney
Bryan Russell
Jack Flagg
Liam Redmond
Capt. Swain
Cecil Kellaway
Mr. Pemberton
Joby Baker
Bandido Leader
Mike Mazurki
Mountain Ox
Alan Carney
Joe Turner
Chuck Roberson
Cook (uncredited)
Parley Baer
Chief Executioner
Arthur Hunnicutt
Referee
Dub Taylor
Timekeeper
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
Bandido
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Neilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lowell S. Hawley
- Original Score
- George Bruns
- Original Title
- The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Neilson
Lowell S. Hawley, Albert Sidney Fleischman
George Bruns
Edward Colman
Marsh Hendry
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
James Neilson
Director
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Marsh Hendry
Editor
Edward Colman
Director of Photography
Lowell S. Hawley
Screenplay
Walt Disney
Producer
George Bruns
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin
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What is The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin about?
To restore his family's lost wealth, a young Boston lad stows away on a ship bound for the California Gold Rush. When their very proper butler gives chase, all roads lead to nonstop adventure, wild and woolly characters, and a lucky punch that leads to a bonanza of belly laughs!
Who directed The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin?
The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin was directed by James Neilson.
Who stars in The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin?
The principal cast of The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin includes Roddy McDowall, Suzanne Pleshette, Karl Malden, Harry Guardino, Richard Haydn.
When was The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin released and how long is it?
The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin was composed by George Bruns.
Is The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin based on a book or true story?
The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Albert Sidney Fleischman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin?
The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).