Slim Carter
“NOT SINCE "MAJOR BENSON" SUCH A HEARTWARMING COMEDY!”
Synopsis
Hughie Mack, a not so nice western singer, is discovered by Clover Doyle as the next movie cowboy hero. His name is changed to Slim Carter and a promotional buildup begins. Leo Gallaher, an orphan boy wins the contest to spend a month with Slim. Leo is a good influence on his cowboy hero. Clover sees the good and more in Slim. Montana Burriss is Slim's double.
Top Cast
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Jock Mahoney
Slim Carter (Hugh Mack)
Julie Adams
Clover Doyle
Tim Hovey
Leo Gallaher
William Hopper
Joe Brewster
Ben Johnson
Montana Burriss
Joanna Moore
Charlene Carroll
Walter Reed
Richard L. Howard
Margaret Field
Hat Check Girl (as Maggie Mahoney)
Roxanne Arlen
Cigarette Girl
Jim Healy
M.C.
Bill Williams
Frank Hanneman
Barbara Hale
Allie Hanneman
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Bartlett
- Screenplay & Story
- Montgomery Pittman
- Original Score
- Herman Stein
- Original Title
- Slim Carter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Bartlett
Montgomery Pittman, David Bramson, Mary C. McCall, Jr.
Herman Stein
Ellis W. Carter
Fred MacDowell
Howie Horwitz
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Bartlett
Director
Howie Horwitz
Producer
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
Montgomery Pittman
Screenplay
Fred MacDowell
Editor
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slim Carter
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What is Slim Carter about?
Hughie Mack, a not so nice western singer, is discovered by Clover Doyle as the next movie cowboy hero. His name is changed to Slim Carter and a promotional buildup begins. Leo Gallaher, an orphan boy wins the contest to spend a month with Slim. Leo is a good influence on his cowboy hero. Clover sees the good and more in Slim. Montana Burriss is Slim's double.
Who directed Slim Carter?
Slim Carter was directed by Richard Bartlett.
Who stars in Slim Carter?
The principal cast of Slim Carter includes Jock Mahoney, Julie Adams, Tim Hovey, William Hopper, Ben Johnson.
When was Slim Carter released and how long is it?
Slim Carter was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Slim Carter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Slim Carter was composed by Herman Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Slim Carter?
Slim Carter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).