The Legend of Alfred Packer (1980): Cast & Plot
The Legend of Alfred Packer is a 1980 adventure drama directed by James W. Roberson, starring Ronald Haines, Jim Dratfield and Bob Damon. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- James W. Roberson
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Legend of Alfred Packer About?
The premise of The Legend of Alfred Packer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on a true story of Colorado’s only convicted killer/cannibal Alfred Packer.
The Legend of Alfred Packer Cast
Ronald Haines leads the cast, with Jim Dratfield and Bob Damon. Directed by James W. Roberson; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director James W. Roberson
The Legend of Alfred Packer Plot Summary
What happens in The Legend of Alfred Packer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
McMurphy travels from the mountains into Denver, drawn by the pressing Packer case and his urgent meetings with Polly Pry. Their first clash of fate unfolds when Pry heads to a scheduled meeting with McMurphy, only to be stalked and shot at by a gunman. The bullets graze Pry’s skirts, reducing the impact on her publishers behind her, signaling the looming danger that shadows the chase for truth. In a smoky tavern, Pry and McMurphy reconnect to discuss the Packer story, their conversation weaving through danger, doubt, and the stubborn drive to uncover what happened.
Full summary
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The Legend of Alfred Packer FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Legend of Alfred Packer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Legend of Alfred Packer?
The Legend of Alfred Packer runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Legend of Alfred Packer released?
The Legend of Alfred Packer was released in 1980.
Who directed The Legend of Alfred Packer?
The Legend of Alfred Packer was directed by James W. Roberson.
More films by James W. Roberson Who is in the cast of The Legend of Alfred Packer?
The Legend of Alfred Packer stars Ronald Haines, Jim Dratfield and Bob Damon, among 4 credited actors.
Does The Legend of Alfred Packer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Legend of Alfred Packer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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