Macon County Line (1974)

A vengeful Southern sheriff is out for blood after his wife is brutally killed by a pair of drifters. Low-budget film set in Georgia in 1953 and based on fact.

Director:

Richard Compton

Writers:

Max Baer Jr. (story), Max Baer Jr. (screenplay),

Stars:

Alan Vint, Cheryl Waters, Geoffrey Lewis

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alan Vint	...	Chris Dixon
Cheryl Waters	...	Jenny Scott
Geoffrey Lewis	...	Hamp
Joan Blackman	...	Carol Morgan
Jesse Vint	...	Wayne Dixon
Sam Gilman	...	Deputy Bill
Timothy Scott	...	Lon
James Gammon	...	Elisha
Leif Garrett	...	Luke Morgan (as Lief Garrett)
Emile Meyer	...	Gurney
Doodles Weaver	...	Augie
Avil Williams	...	Public Defender
Jay Adler	...	Impound Yard Man
Roger Camras	...	Man in Car
David Orange	...	1st Highway Patrolman

Storyline

A vengeful Southern sheriff is out for blood after his wife is brutally killed by a pair of drifters. Low-budget film set in Georgia in 1953 and based on fact.

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Plot Keywords:

southern | female nudity | male nudity | 1950s | bare chested male | 

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Taglines:

It shouldn't have happened. It couldn't have happened. But it did

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Genres:

Drama | Action

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 December 1975 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

A Fronteira do Pesadelo

Filming Locations:

Sacramento, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$225,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$18,765,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Max Baer Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie was written on the back of scripts by Max Baer Jr. during breaks in filming _"The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962)_.

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Connections

References Cape Fear (1962)

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Soundtracks

"Keep On Keepin' On"
Vocal by Vermettya

User Reviews

An overlooked classic

Some movies just don't get the attention they deserve,and "Macon County Line" is certainly one of those.It could quite possibly have to do with the fact that Max Baer appears in it,because we so closely identify him with his "Jethro Bodine" persona,that we have a hard time picturing him as anyone else.If that is the case,it is a shame,because he really gives a top notch acting performance as the not-so-perfect deputy sheriff.This film was very different from any other made in the era.There are bad guys here,but no real hero to speak of.Basically,without giving the story away,it starts out very basic,taking a violent turn toward the end,with an explosively violent ending stemming from a tragic misunderstanding.A very well done and well acted film, that tragically got overlooked.If you are one to reach for the classics in your local video store from time to time,I suggest this one,though it sadly will never be listed as a classic.I think once you see it,you may be impressed enough to add it to your collection.