Macon County Line
“They're on the bad side of the wrong man.”
Synopsis
A vengeful Southern sheriff is out for blood after his wife is brutally killed by a pair of drifters. Low-budget film set in Georgia in 1953 and at the time of release, purported to be based on a true story.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Macon County Line (1974) - HD Restored Trailer [1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-17
Top Cast
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Alan Vint
Chris Dixon
Cheryl Waters
Jenny Scott
Geoffrey Lewis
Hamp
Max Baer Jr.
Deptuty Reed Morgan
Joan Blackman
Carol Morgan
Jesse Vint
Wayne Dixon
Sam Gilman
Deputy Bill
Timothy Scott
Lon Hawkins
James Gammon
Elisha Gibbons
Leif Garrett
Luke Morgan
Emile Meyer
Gurney
Doodles Weaver
Augie
Avil Williams
Public Defender
Jay Adler
Impound Yard Man
Roger Camras
Man in Car
David Orange
1st Highway Patrolman
Roger Pancake
2nd Highway Patrolman
Carolyn Judd
Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$225K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
80x
+$17.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Compton
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Baer Jr., Richard Compton
- Original Score
- Stu Phillips
- Original Title
- Macon County Line
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $225K
- Worldwide Gross
- $18M
- Production Studios
- Max Baer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Compton
Max Baer Jr., Richard Compton
Stu Phillips
Daniel Lacambre
Tina Hirsch
Roger Camras, Max Baer Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Compton
Director
Stu Phillips
Original Music Composer
Max Baer Jr.
Screenplay
Richard Compton
Screenplay
Max Baer Jr.
Producer
Daniel Lacambre
Director of Photography
Tina Hirsch
Editor
Frances Dennis
Costume Design
Von Deming
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macon County Line
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Macon County Line about?
A vengeful Southern sheriff is out for blood after his wife is brutally killed by a pair of drifters. Low-budget film set in Georgia in 1953 and at the time of release, purported to be based on a true story.
Who directed Macon County Line?
Macon County Line was directed by Richard Compton.
Who stars in Macon County Line?
The principal cast of Macon County Line includes Alan Vint, Cheryl Waters, Geoffrey Lewis, Max Baer Jr., Joan Blackman.
When was Macon County Line released and how long is it?
Macon County Line was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Macon County Line?
Macon County Line had a reported production budget of $225K and grossed $18M at the worldwide box office (80 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Macon County Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Macon County Line was composed by Stu Phillips.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Macon County Line?
Macon County Line holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).