Stay Away, Joe
“Elvis is kissin' cousins again- and also friends, friends of friends, and even some perfect strangers!”
Synopsis
Joe Lightcloud persuades his Congressman to give him 20 heifers and a prize bull so he and his father, Charlie, can prove that the Navajos can successfully raise cattle on the reservation. If their experiment is successful, then the government will help all the Navajo people. But Joe's friend, Bronc Hoverty, accidentally barbecues the prize bull, while Joe sells the heifers to buy plumbing and other home improvements for his stepmother.
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Stay Away, Joe Official Trailer #1 - Burgess Meredith Movie (1968) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Elvis Presley
Joe Lightcloud
Burgess Meredith
Charlie Lightcloud
Joan Blondell
Glenda Callahan
Katy Jurado
Annie Lightcloud
Thomas Gomez
Grandpa
Henry Jones
Hy Slager
L.Q. Jones
Bronc Hoverty
Quentin Dean
Mamie Callahan
Anne Seymour
Mrs. Hawkins
Douglas Henderson
Congressman Morrissey
Angus Duncan
Lorne Hawkins
Mike Lane
Frank Hawk (as Michael Lane)
Susan Trustman
Mary Lightcloud
Warren Vanders
Hike Bowers
Buck Kartalian
Bull Shortgun
Maurishka
Connie Shortgun
Caitlin Wyles
Marlene Standing Rattle
Marya Thomas
Bille-Jo Hump (as Marya Christen)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Tewksbury
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Cushman, Michael A. Hoey
- Original Score
- Jack Marshall
- Original Title
- Stay Away, Joe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Tewksbury
Dan Cushman, Michael A. Hoey
Jack Marshall
Fred J. Koenekamp
George W. Brooks
Douglas Laurence
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Laurence
Producer
George W. Brooks
Editor
Peter Tewksbury
Director
Jack Marshall
Original Music Composer
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Michael A. Hoey
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stay Away, Joe
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What is Stay Away, Joe about?
Joe Lightcloud persuades his Congressman to give him 20 heifers and a prize bull so he and his father, Charlie, can prove that the Navajos can successfully raise cattle on the reservation. If their experiment is successful, then the government will help all the Navajo people. But Joe's friend, Bronc Hoverty, accidentally barbecues the prize bull, while Joe sells the heifers to buy plumbing and other home improvements for his stepmother.
Who directed Stay Away, Joe?
Stay Away, Joe was directed by Peter Tewksbury.
Who stars in Stay Away, Joe?
The principal cast of Stay Away, Joe includes Elvis Presley, Burgess Meredith, Joan Blondell, Katy Jurado, Thomas Gomez.
When was Stay Away, Joe released and how long is it?
Stay Away, Joe was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did Stay Away, Joe make at the box office?
Stay Away, Joe grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Stay Away, Joe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stay Away, Joe was composed by Jack Marshall.
Is Stay Away, Joe based on a book or true story?
Stay Away, Joe is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dan Cushman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stay Away, Joe?
Stay Away, Joe holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).