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The Legend of Hillbilly John (1974)

G 89 min  -  Drama | Fantasy  -   February 1974 (USA)
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A wandering ballad singer in the Appalachians meets an ugly bird-type creature, is transported back in time, finds himself involved in the Devil's work.

Director:

John Newland

Writers:

Melvin Levy, Manly Wade Wellman (book)

Stars:

Hedges Capers, Severn Darden and Susan Strasberg
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Cast

Credited cast:
Hedges Capers Hedges Capers ...
John
Severn Darden Severn Darden ...
Mr. Marduke
Susan Strasberg ...
Polly Wiltse
Percy Rodrigues Percy Rodrigues ...
Capt. Lojoie H. Desplain IV
Denver Pyle Denver Pyle ...
Grandpappy John
R.G. Armstrong R.G. Armstrong ...
Bristowe
Harris Yulin ...
Zebulon Yandro
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Val Avery ...
Cobart
Sidney Clute Sidney Clute ...
Charles
Sharon Henesy Sharon Henesy ...
Lily
Honor Hound Honor Hound ...
Himself
Chester Jones Chester Jones ...
Uncle Anansi
Alfred Ryder Alfred Ryder ...
O. J. Onselm
William Traylor William Traylor ...
Reverend Millen
White Lightnin' White Lightnin' ...
Themselves
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A wandering ballad singer in the Appalachians meets an ugly bird-type creature, is transported back in time, finds himself involved in the Devil's work. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Singer | Time Travel | Hillbilly | Based On Book | Independent Film  | See more »

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Ballad of Hillbilly John See more »

Filming Locations:

North Carolina, USA

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Referenced in My Best Friend's Birthday (1987) See more »