Father Jackleg
Tedeum
“Con Man - Swindler - Chicken Thief! When it Came to Stealing He Forged the Book!”
Synopsis
A con man inherits a gold mine. Knowing that his family are even bigger con artists than he is, he assumes the mine is worthless, and teams up with a partner in a scheme to unload it on some unsuspecting chumps. However, the other members of his family discover that the gold mine is actually worth a lot of money, and they set out to take it from him before he realizes what he has.
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Jack Palance
Buck Santini
Giancarlo Prete
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Lionel Stander
Stinky Manure
Francesca Romana Coluzzi
Betty Brown
Mabel Karin
Wendy Brown
Eduardo Fajardo
Grant
Riccardo Garrone
Sheriff
María Vico
Ma Manure
Renzo Palmer
Rags Manure
Stefania Girolami Goodwin
(uncredited)
Miguel Pedregosa
Rocco Lerro
Ángel Álvarez
Franco Borelli
Bruno Boschetti
Waiter
Karl Braun
Miner
Dante Cleri
Unlucky client of restaurant
Fidel Gonzáles
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enzo G. Castellari
- Screenplay & Story
- José Gutiérrez Maesso, Giovanni Simonelli, Tito Carpi, Enzo G. Castellari
- Original Score
- Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis
- Original Title
- Tedeum
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- F.P. Cinematografica, Tecisa Film, Canaria Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enzo G. Castellari
José Gutiérrez Maesso, Giovanni Simonelli, Tito Carpi, Enzo G. Castellari
Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis
Manuel Rojas
Vincenzo Tomassi
Franco Palaggi, Virgilio De Blasi
Department Leadership Roster
Enzo G. Castellari
Director
Franco Palaggi
Producer
José Gutiérrez Maesso
Screenplay
Giovanni Simonelli
Screenplay
Tito Carpi
Screenplay
Guido De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Maurizio De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Virgilio De Blasi
Producer
Enzo G. Castellari
Screenplay
Manuel Rojas
Director of Photography
Vincenzo Tomassi
Editor
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
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father Jackleg
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What is Father Jackleg about?
A con man inherits a gold mine. Knowing that his family are even bigger con artists than he is, he assumes the mine is worthless, and teams up with a partner in a scheme to unload it on some unsuspecting chumps. However, the other members of his family discover that the gold mine is actually worth a lot of money, and they set out to take it from him before he realizes what he has.
Who directed Father Jackleg?
Father Jackleg was directed by Enzo G. Castellari.
Who stars in Father Jackleg?
The principal cast of Father Jackleg includes Jack Palance, Giancarlo Prete, Lionel Stander, Francesca Romana Coluzzi, Mabel Karin.
When was Father Jackleg released and how long is it?
Father Jackleg was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Father Jackleg?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father Jackleg was composed by Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Father Jackleg?
Father Jackleg holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).