The Legend of Tom Dooley (1959)

Out of that song -- a fury of a movie!

The Legend of Tom Dooley (1959) poster

Tom Dooley and Country Boy are on the run after killing an enemy soldier not knowing the war is over. The Command refuses to give them some slack for making this tragic but honest mistake and sends a lawman after them.

Director: Ted Post
Genre: Western, Drama
Runtime: 79 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ronald Stein
Cinematography: Gilbert Warrenton
Editing: Robert S. Eisen
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en

Keywords

civil war, based on song, poem or rhyme

More Films by Director: Ted Post
More Films in Genre: Western, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Legend of Tom Dooley about?
Tom Dooley and Country Boy are on the run after killing an enemy soldier not knowing the war is over. The Command refuses to give them some slack for making this tragic but honest mistake and sends a lawman after them.
Who directed The Legend of Tom Dooley?
The Legend of Tom Dooley was directed by Ted Post.
Who stars in The Legend of Tom Dooley?
The Legend of Tom Dooley stars Michael Landon, Jo Morrow, Jack Hogan, Richard Rust, Dee Pollock, Ken Lynch.
How long is The Legend of Tom Dooley?
The Legend of Tom Dooley has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is The Legend of Tom Dooley?
The Legend of Tom Dooley is a Western, Drama film.
Where was The Legend of Tom Dooley produced?
The Legend of Tom Dooley was produced in United States of America.