Gravel In Her Gut and Spit In Her Eye (2005)
Dorothy Johnson was a Western writer ahead of her time. Women saved men, heroes died unwept and unsung, whites lived with Indians and benefited from the experience. Three of her stories were made into films and many critics consider "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" to be the cornerstone of the modern western. This documentary looks back on Dorothy's life, and her place in history.
Director: Bill Bilverstone
Genre: Documentary, Western
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: November 21, 2005
Cast
- Margot Kidder - Dorothy M. Johnson
- Elmer Kelton - Self
- Stan Lynde - Narrator
- Dorothy M. Johnson - Self
Screenplay
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
novelist, documentary filmmaking, social & cultural documentary
More Films by Director: Bill Bilverstone
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gravel In Her Gut and Spit In Her Eye about?
- Dorothy Johnson was a Western writer ahead of her time. Women saved men, heroes died unwept and unsung, whites lived with Indians and benefited from the experience. Three of her stories were made into films and many critics consider "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" to be the cornerstone of the modern western. This documentary looks back on Dorothy's life, and her place in history.
- Who directed Gravel In Her Gut and Spit In Her Eye?
- Gravel In Her Gut and Spit In Her Eye was directed by Bill Bilverstone.
- Who stars in Gravel In Her Gut and Spit In Her Eye?
- Gravel In Her Gut and Spit In Her Eye stars Margot Kidder, Elmer Kelton, Stan Lynde, Dorothy M. Johnson.
- How long is Gravel In Her Gut and Spit In Her Eye?
- Gravel In Her Gut and Spit In Her Eye has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Gravel In Her Gut and Spit In Her Eye?
- Gravel In Her Gut and Spit In Her Eye is a Documentary, Western film.
- Where was Gravel In Her Gut and Spit In Her Eye produced?
- Gravel In Her Gut and Spit In Her Eye was produced in United States of America.