The Fastest Guitar Alive (1967)

User Rating:

4.3/10   

Director:

Michael D. Moore

Writer:

Robert E. Kent (writer)

Release Date:

1 September 1967 (USA)

Genre:

Western | Musical

Plot:

The South is losing the Civil War and the coffers are nearly empty. A group of Confederate spies steals...

Cast

Roy Orbison	...	Johnny Banner
Sammy Jackson	...	Steve Menlo
Maggie Pierce	...	Flo
Joan Freeman	...	Sue
Lyle Bettger	...	Charlie
John Doucette	...	Marshal Max Cooper
Patricia Donahue	...	Stella DeWitt
Ben Cooper	...	Deputy Rink
Ben Lessy	...	Indian Chief
Douglas Kennedy	...	Sheriff Joe Stedman
Len Hendry	...	Deputy George
Iron Eyes Cody	...	1st Indian
Domingo Samudio	...	1st Expressman (as Sam the Sham)
Wilda Taylor	...	Emily
Victoria Carroll	...	Margie

Runtime:

87 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Company:

Four-Leaf Productions

Trivia:

Elvis Presley was the first choice for the role of Johnny Banner, but he turned down the offer.

Soundtrack:

Good Time Party

simply put: a bad movie!

As a fan of Roy Orbison's music I can only suggest you view this film with an open mind. Roy was a great singer, was a horrible actor and shouldn't be what he isn't. The music is sub-standard and the idea that Roy could be a matinee idol is beyond his scope in this piece of tripe. It's been said that this vehicle was to be an "Elvis movie" ... it isn't even that good. The plot is thin, if you consider this a plot! The acting slightly above that of a simple children's television show calibre, the directing is laughable and any attempt at humour doesn't reach heights attained by James Arness! Video tapes and DVDs on this release should last in your library for quite a few years, you won't watch it but the once! Remember Roy Orbison for his music: positive, creative and unique!