The Fastest Guitar Alive
“America's hottest singing star on the screen at last!”
Synopsis
Confederate super-spy Johnny and his partner in crime Steve travel to San Francisco near the end of the Civil War, masquerading, respectively, as a singer/guitar instructor and a magic-elixir vendor. Once there, Johnny dons a fake wig, beard and mustache, and steals Union gold to bring back to the South, aided by a guitar that doubles as a gun.
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Allison Anders on THE FASTEST GUITAR ALIVE
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-08-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael D. Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Kent
- Original Score
- Fred Karger
- Original Title
- The Fastest Guitar Alive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Four-Leaf Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael D. Moore
Robert E. Kent
Fred Karger
W. Wallace Kelley
Ben Lewis
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert E. Kent
Screenplay
Michael D. Moore
Director
Sam Katzman
Producer
Fred Karger
Original Music Composer
W. Wallace Kelley
Director of Photography
Ben Lewis
Editor
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is The Fastest Guitar Alive about?
Confederate super-spy Johnny and his partner in crime Steve travel to San Francisco near the end of the Civil War, masquerading, respectively, as a singer/guitar instructor and a magic-elixir vendor. Once there, Johnny dons a fake wig, beard and mustache, and steals Union gold to bring back to the South, aided by a guitar that doubles as a gun.
Who directed The Fastest Guitar Alive?
The Fastest Guitar Alive was directed by Michael D. Moore.
Who stars in The Fastest Guitar Alive?
The principal cast of The Fastest Guitar Alive includes Roy Orbison, Patricia Donahue, Maggie Pierce, Joan Freeman, Lyle Bettger.
When was The Fastest Guitar Alive released and how long is it?
The Fastest Guitar Alive was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fastest Guitar Alive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fastest Guitar Alive was composed by Fred Karger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fastest Guitar Alive?
The Fastest Guitar Alive holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).