The Legend of Hillbilly John (1974): Cast
The Legend of Hillbilly John is a 1974 fantasy horror film directed by John Newland, starring Denver Pyle as Grandpappy John, Hedges Capers and R.G. Armstrong. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- John Newland
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Two's Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Legend of Hillbilly John About?
The premise of The Legend of Hillbilly John without spoilers.
Set against the mist‑shrouded peaks of Hark Mountain, this eerie tale follows a wandering hillbilly who sets out to defy the Devil. Along the way he confronts witches, voodoo practitioners, demons and other monsters, battling the forces of darkness with his silver‑stringed guitar.
The Legend of Hillbilly John Cast & Characters
Denver Pyle leads the cast as Grandpappy John, with Hedges Capers as John and R.G. Armstrong as Bristowe. Directed by John Newland; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Newland
- Denver Pyle as Grandpappy John
- Hedges Capers as John
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R.G. Armstrong as Bristowe -
Val Avery as Cobart
Also Starring in The Legend of Hillbilly John
· 9 more- Harris Yulin Zebulon Yandro
- Severn Darden Mr. Marduke
- Susan Strasberg Polly Wiltse
- Percy Rodriguez Capt. Lojoie H. Desplain IV
- Sidney Clute Charles
- Chester Jones Uncle Anansi
- Alfred Ryder O.J. Onselm
- William Traylor Rev. Millen
- Sharon Henesy Lily
More from John Newland
More films directed by John Newland: A Sensitive, Passionate Man, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, Crawlspace and My Lover, My Son.
The Legend of Hillbilly John Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Legend of Hillbilly John.
The Legend of Hillbilly John Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Who Fears the Devil” and “乡下人约翰传奇”.
- Also known as
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- Who Fears the Devil
- 乡下人约翰传奇
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The Legend of Hillbilly John FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Legend of Hillbilly John, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Legend of Hillbilly John?
The Legend of Hillbilly John runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Legend of Hillbilly John released?
The Legend of Hillbilly John was released on February 1, 1974.
Who directed The Legend of Hillbilly John?
The Legend of Hillbilly John was directed by John Newland.
More films by John Newland Who is in the cast of The Legend of Hillbilly John?
The Legend of Hillbilly John stars Denver Pyle as Grandpappy John, Hedges Capers as John and R.G. Armstrong as Bristowe, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Legend of Hillbilly John have a post-credit scene?
No. The Legend of Hillbilly John has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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