The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou
Synopsis
Two young boys must retrieve a church bell from the depths of a murky lagoon in a Louisiana swamp. Complicating matters is the fact that the lagoon is home to a large and deadly alligator.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Pelletier
- Original Title
- The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Nelson
Louis Pelletier
James Algar
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Pelletier
Writer
Gary Nelson
Director
James Algar
Producer
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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What is The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou about?
Two young boys must retrieve a church bell from the depths of a murky lagoon in a Louisiana swamp. Complicating matters is the fact that the lagoon is home to a large and deadly alligator.
Who directed The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou?
The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou was directed by Gary Nelson.
Who stars in The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou?
The principal cast of The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou includes Mitch Vogel, John McIntire, Frank Silvera, Jeanette Nolan, Paul Fix.
When was The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou released and how long is it?
The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou?
The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).