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Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here (1969)

PG 98 min  -  Drama | Western  -   31 October 1969 (West Germany)
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Based on true events, Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here, tells the story of one of the last Western manhunts... See full summary »

Director:

Abraham Polonsky

Writers:

Harry Lawton (book), Abraham Polonsky
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Redford ...
Deputy Sheriff Christopher 'Coop' Cooper
Katharine Ross ...
Lola
Robert Blake ...
Willie Boy
Susan Clark Susan Clark ...
Dr. Elizabeth Arnold
Barry Sullivan Barry Sullivan ...
Ray Calvert
John Vernon ...
George Hacker
Charles Aidman Charles Aidman ...
Judge Benby
Charles McGraw Charles McGraw ...
Sheriff Frank Wilson
Shelly Novack Shelly Novack ...
Johnny Finney
Robert Lipton ...
Charlie Newcombe
Lloyd Gough Lloyd Gough ...
Dexter
Ned Romero Ned Romero ...
Tom
John Wheeler John Wheeler ...
Newman
Erik Holland Erik Holland ...
Digger (as Eric Holland)
Garry Walberg Garry Walberg ...
Dr. Mills
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Storyline

Based on true events, Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here, tells the story of one of the last Western manhunts, in 1909. Willie Boy, a Native American, kills his girlfriend's father in self defense, and the two go on the run, pursued by a search posse led by Sheriff Christopher Cooper. Written by Jon Hertzberg <jahertzb@students.wisc.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Sheriff | Posse | Native American | On The Run | California  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Western

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(West Germany) See more »

Also Known As:

Blutige Spur See more »

Filming Locations:

Banning, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Quotes

[first lines]
Tom: Did you see that crazy Calvert go by?
Willie Boy: Ate his dust.
Tom: When did you get back to Banning, Willie Boy?
Willie Boy: Five o'clock freight.
Tom: Goin' to the fiesta?
Willie Boy: Is that where you're goin', Tom?
Tom: Trailin' Mr. Calvert with a tow just in case he breaks down - or breaks his neck.
Willie Boy: Well, I guess that's where I'm goin'.
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Referenced in Beautiful Girls (1996) See more »