The McMasters
“After the wedding... they were given a real fine reception.”
Synopsis
When a black Civil War veteran becomes co-owner of the southern McMasters ranch, the incensed local Confederate veterans come gunning for him and his Indian wife.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
McMasters Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-24
Top Cast
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Burl Ives
McMasters
Brock Peters
Benjie
David Carradine
White Feather
Nancy Kwan
Robin
Jack Palance
Kolby
John Carradine
Preacher
L.Q. Jones
Russel
R.G. Armstrong
Watson
Dane Clark
Spencer
Frank Raiter
Grant
Alan Vint
Hank
Marion Brash
Mrs. Watson
Neil Davis
Sylvester
Paul Eichenberg
Jud
Richard Alden
Lester
Lonnie Samuel
Bull
Albert Hockmeister
Sheriff
David Strong
Otis
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alf Kjellin
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Jacob Smith
- Original Score
- Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson
- Original Title
- The McMasters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Distrifilm SA, JayJen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alf Kjellin
Harold Jacob Smith
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson
Lester Shorr
Melvin Shapiro
Dimitri De Grunwald, Monroe Sachson
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Jacob Smith
Screenplay
Alf Kjellin
Director
Monroe Sachson
Producer
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson
Original Music Composer
Melvin Shapiro
Editor
Joel Schiller
Production Design
Lester Shorr
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The McMasters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The McMasters about?
When a black Civil War veteran becomes co-owner of the southern McMasters ranch, the incensed local Confederate veterans come gunning for him and his Indian wife.
Who directed The McMasters?
The McMasters was directed by Alf Kjellin.
Who stars in The McMasters?
The principal cast of The McMasters includes Burl Ives, Brock Peters, David Carradine, Nancy Kwan, Jack Palance.
When was The McMasters released and how long is it?
The McMasters was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The McMasters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The McMasters was composed by Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson.