Yellowneck
“Five Confederate soldiers desert, make their way through the Everglades and try to make it to Cuba.”
Synopsis
A disgraced Confederate Colonel who has deserted his command flees to the Everglades where he encounters a disparate group of four other Southern deserters. Together they struggle to find their way out of the swamp and resolve their own personal demons under the eyes of hostile Seminoles as they battle to survive the elements and each other.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R. John Hugh
- Screenplay & Story
- Nat S. Linden
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- Yellowneck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Empire Film Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R. John Hugh
Nat S. Linden, R. John Hugh
Laurence Rosenthal
Department Leadership Roster
R. John Hugh
Director
Nat S. Linden
Screenplay
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yellowneck
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yellowneck about?
A disgraced Confederate Colonel who has deserted his command flees to the Everglades where he encounters a disparate group of four other Southern deserters. Together they struggle to find their way out of the swamp and resolve their own personal demons under the eyes of hostile Seminoles as they battle to survive the elements and each other.
Who directed Yellowneck?
Yellowneck was directed by R. John Hugh.
Who stars in Yellowneck?
The principal cast of Yellowneck includes Lin McCarthy, Stephen Courtleigh, Berry Kroeger, Harold Gordon, Al Tamez.
When was Yellowneck released and how long is it?
Yellowneck was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Yellowneck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yellowneck was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Yellowneck?
Yellowneck holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).