The Tenderfoot
Synopsis
Based on author James H. Tevis' Arizona in the 50s. Natural dangers and hostile Indians create problems for travelers in the West in the 1850s; a young man almost killed in an Indian raid looks to a frontier scout, Mose Carson, for an education. They get involved in a plan to sell wild mustangs to the Army. The edited-down theatertical release of a 3-part miniseries that aired on television.
Top Cast
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Brian Keith
Mose Carson
Brandon De Wilde
Jim Tevis
James Whitmore
Captain Ewell
Richard Long
Paul Durand
Donald May
Thatcher
Christopher Dark
Pike
Rafael Campos
Juarez
Judson Pratt
The Sergeant
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
Pedro
Carlos Romero
Commandante Maldonado
Victoria Vetri
Senorita Margarita
Harry Harvey Jr.
Corporal
Eddie Little Sky
Indian Leader
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert L. Friend
- Screenplay & Story
- James H. Tevis, Maurice Tombragel
- Original Score
- George Bruns
- Original Title
- The Tenderfoot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert L. Friend
James H. Tevis, Maurice Tombragel
George Bruns
William E. Snyder
Department Leadership Roster
Robert L. Friend
Director
Maurice Tombragel
Writer
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Tenderfoot.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tenderfoot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tenderfoot about?
Based on author James H. Tevis' Arizona in the 50s. Natural dangers and hostile Indians create problems for travelers in the West in the 1850s; a young man almost killed in an Indian raid looks to a frontier scout, Mose Carson, for an education. They get involved in a plan to sell wild mustangs to the Army. The edited-down theatertical release of a 3-part miniseries that aired on television.
Who directed The Tenderfoot?
The Tenderfoot was directed by Robert L. Friend.
Who stars in The Tenderfoot?
The principal cast of The Tenderfoot includes Brian Keith, Brandon De Wilde, James Whitmore, Richard Long, Donald May.
When was The Tenderfoot released and how long is it?
The Tenderfoot was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tenderfoot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tenderfoot was composed by George Bruns.
Is The Tenderfoot based on a book or true story?
The Tenderfoot is adapted from the following source material: Book: "James H. Tevis".