Santee
“How Long Can a Man Hunt Someone That is Already DEAD?”
Synopsis
Jody Deakes joins up with his father after many years, just to discover that his dad is part of an outlaw gang on the run from a relentless bounty hunter named Santee. Jody is orphaned soon after Santee catches up to the gang, and follows Santee in hopes of taking vengeance for his father's death. Instead, however, Jody discovers that Santee is a good and loving man, tormented by the death of his young son at the hands of another outlaw gang. Santee and his wife take Jody in and a father and son relationship begins to grow. Then the gang that shot Santee's son shows up. The film was produced by Edward Platt of Get Smart fame. It was one of the first motion pictures to be shot electronically on videotape and then transferred to film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Brand Bell, Thomas W. Blackburn
- Original Score
- Don Randi
- Original Title
- Santee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Crown International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Nelson
Brand Bell, Thomas W. Blackburn
Don Randi
Donald M. Morgan
George W. Brooks
Department Leadership Roster
Brand Bell
Writer
Thomas W. Blackburn
Writer
Don Randi
Original Music Composer
George W. Brooks
Editor
Gary Nelson
Director
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santee
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Santee about?
Jody Deakes joins up with his father after many years, just to discover that his dad is part of an outlaw gang on the run from a relentless bounty hunter named Santee. Jody is orphaned soon after Santee catches up to the gang, and follows Santee in hopes of taking vengeance for his father's death. Instead, however, Jody discovers that Santee is a good and loving man, tormented by the death of his young son at the hands of another outlaw gang. Santee and his wife take Jody in and a father and son relationship begins to grow. Then the gang that shot Santee's son shows up. The film was produced by Edward Platt of Get Smart fame. It was one of the first motion pictures to be shot electronically on videotape and then transferred to film.
Who directed Santee?
Santee was directed by Gary Nelson.
Who stars in Santee?
The principal cast of Santee includes Glenn Ford, Michael Burns, Dana Wynter, Jay Silverheels, Harry Townes.
When was Santee released and how long is it?
Santee was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Santee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Santee was composed by Don Randi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Santee?
Santee holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).