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4.1 / 10(10 votes)IMDb19711h 20mUnited States of America

Southern Comforts

“They felt the spirit of the hills in her jugs!”

Synopsis

A beauty contest is staged in the barn of a low-IQ dimwit called The Colonel. As you probably guessed, the beauty contest doesn't last too long as The Colonel and his buddies get down to business with the contestants.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 9, 1971

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Bethel Buckalew
Screenplay & Story
Bethel Buckalew, Jack Richesin
Original Score
Harold Hensley, Hal Southern
Original Title
Southern Comforts
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 20m
Production Studios
Pure Gold Productions, Boxoffice International Pictures (BIP)

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bethel Buckalew

Screenplay & Story

Bethel Buckalew, Jack Richesin

Original Score & Music

Harold Hensley, Hal Southern

Director of Photography

Dwayne Avery

Producers

Harry H. Novak, Bethel Buckalew

Department Leadership Roster

Dwayne Avery

Director of Photography

Bethel Buckalew

Writer

Jack Richesin

Writer

Harry H. Novak

Producer

Bethel Buckalew

Producer

Bethel Buckalew

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Southern Comforts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southern Comforts

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Southern Comforts about?

A beauty contest is staged in the barn of a low-IQ dimwit called The Colonel. As you probably guessed, the beauty contest doesn't last too long as The Colonel and his buddies get down to business with the contestants.

Who directed Southern Comforts?

Southern Comforts was directed by Bethel Buckalew.

Who stars in Southern Comforts?

The principal cast of Southern Comforts includes Jack Richesin, Jacob Often, John Tull, Angela Judy, Wendy Winders.

When was Southern Comforts released and how long is it?

Southern Comforts was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.

Who composed the musical score for Southern Comforts?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Southern Comforts was composed by Harold Hensley, Hal Southern.