The Legend of the Golden Gun
Synopsis
In Kansas during the middle of the Civil War, John Golden is left for dead and his family has been killed by the ruthless Confederate outlaw William Quantrill. Rescued by runaway slave Joshua Brown, Golden is determined to get revenge. With the help of a legendary gunfighter and a special gun, Golden must not only deal with Quantrill and his men, but has to dodge General Custer and his army, as well.
Top Cast
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John Golden
Carl Franklin
Joshua Brown
Robert Davi
William Quantrill
Keir Dullea
General Custer
Hal Holbrook
J.R. Swackhammer
Michele Carey
Maggie
John McLiam
Jake Powell
Elissa Leeds
Sara Powell
William Bryant
William Ford
Rex Holman
Sturges
J. Brian Pizer
Capt. Marks
R.L. Tolbert
Buffalo Bill
Budge Taylor
Dr. Wheller
Walt Davis
Soldier #3
Michael Yama
Photographer
David Holbrook
Young Outlaw
Marneen Fields
Dance Hall Girl
R.G. Armstrong
Judge Harrison Harding
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan J. Levi
- Screenplay & Story
- James D. Parriott
- Original Score
- Jerrold Immel
- Original Title
- The Legend of the Golden Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures Television, Bennett/Katleman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan J. Levi
James D. Parriott
Jerrold Immel
Gerald Perry Finnerman
Robert F. Shugrue
Harve Bennett, Harris Katleman, B.W. Sandefur
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Perry Finnerman
Director of Photography
Robert F. Shugrue
Editor
Grady Hunt
Costume Design
Jerrold Immel
Original Music Composer
B.W. Sandefur
Producer
Alan J. Levi
Director
James D. Parriott
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend of the Golden Gun
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What is The Legend of the Golden Gun about?
In Kansas during the middle of the Civil War, John Golden is left for dead and his family has been killed by the ruthless Confederate outlaw William Quantrill. Rescued by runaway slave Joshua Brown, Golden is determined to get revenge. With the help of a legendary gunfighter and a special gun, Golden must not only deal with Quantrill and his men, but has to dodge General Custer and his army, as well.
Who directed The Legend of the Golden Gun?
The Legend of the Golden Gun was directed by Alan J. Levi.
Who stars in The Legend of the Golden Gun?
The principal cast of The Legend of the Golden Gun includes Jeff Osterhage, Carl Franklin, Robert Davi, Keir Dullea, Hal Holbrook.
When was The Legend of the Golden Gun released and how long is it?
The Legend of the Golden Gun was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Legend of the Golden Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend of the Golden Gun was composed by Jerrold Immel.