The Farmer (1977)

Kyle Martin returns as a silver star hero, but realizes running a one man farm is not profitable, and the bank wants to foreclose, despite returning as a hero. Then a gambler Johnny has a ... See full summary »

Director:

David Berlatsky

Writers:

John Carmody, Janice Eymann,

Stars:

Lewell Akins, Gary Conway, Michael Dante

Cast

Credited cast:
Lewell Akins	...	Conductor
Gary Conway	...	Kyle Martin
Michael Dante	...	Johnny O.
Dave Graig	...	2nd Soldier
Stratton Leopold	...	Laundry Sam
Ray McIver	...	Train Bartender
George Memmoli	...	Passini
Bill Moses	...	Bank Representative
Judge Parker	...	Banjo Player
Don Payne	...	Mr. Moore
Louis C. Pessolano	...	Bartender
Johnny Popwell	...	Conners
Ken Renard	...	Gumshoe
Timothy Scott	...	Weasel
Sonny Shroyer	...	Corrigan

Storyline

Kyle Martin returns as a silver star hero, but realizes running a one man farm is not profitable, and the bank wants to foreclose, despite returning as a hero. Then a gambler Johnny has a car accident near his farm, in which Kyle saves his life, in which Johnny offers him 1,5000 dollars, which still isn't enough to save the farm. Then when Johnny past-post on a horse race for over $50,000, angering local mobster Passini as he and his three henchmen kills Johnny's bodyguard and then blinds Johnny's eyes with acid to "make a example out of him", Johnny asks his girl Betty to ask Kyle to kill Prassini and his men one by one for $50,000, the money he needs to save his farm, which sets the path for revenge.

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Plot Keywords:

money | revenge | acid burning | homestead | murder | 

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Taglines:

An uncompromising explosion of total vengeance.

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Genres:

Action

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 March 1978 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Blazing Revenge

Company Credits

Production Co:

Milway Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Due to injuries sustained in an accident during the production of this movie, George Memmoli had to decline the part of the disturbed passenger in Taxi Driver that was ultimately played by the film's director, Martin Scorsese. According to Scorsese, the injuries contributed to Memmoli's death in 1985.

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Quotes

Kyle Martin: I don't get mad... I get even

User Reviews

This film needs to be released in dvd/vhs

Shortly before returning overseas as a Marine, I saw this film at the base theater.I can count on my fingers the films which stand out as being the most memorable over the years to me.The Farmer was not only action packed but also embodied all of the noble traits and causes an honorable warrior could possess and champion.This was a great vicarious fantasy and it is a shame that there seems to be no way to get this film re-released.The film was also strong in that it addressed a number of social and moral issues.Without a doubt, The Farmer still evokes a visceral reaction when remembered. This was a very well thought out plot and at the same time very easy to follow. Of course when revenge is a prime motivating force...we can all identify with this silver star winner and his resolve.Semper-Fi and lets try to get this great film re-released.