The Ransom of Red Chief (1975): Cast
The Ransom of Red Chief is a 1975 short film directed by Tony Bill, starring Harry Dean Stanton as Sam, Joe Spinell and Burton Gilliam. It runs 27 minutes.
English What Is The Ransom of Red Chief About?
The premise of The Ransom of Red Chief without spoilers.
Two con artists kidnap a young boy for ransom. The boy, who calls himself Red Chief, becomes a problem for them.
The Ransom of Red Chief Cast & Characters
Harry Dean Stanton leads the cast as Sam, with Joe Spinell as Bill and Burton Gilliam as Ebenezer Dorset. Directed by Tony Bill; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tony Bill
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Harry Dean Stanton as Sam -
Joe Spinell as Bill -
Burton Gilliam as Ebenezer Dorset - Robbie Rist as Johnny Dorset
Also Starring in The Ransom of Red Chief
· 3 more- Sondra Blake Mrs. Dorset
- Horace Irwin Old Man
- Peter Bill Billy
More from Tony Bill
More films directed by Tony Bill: Pictures of Hollis Woods, Harlan County War, A Chance of Snow and Oliver Twist.
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The Ransom of Red Chief FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Ransom of Red Chief, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ransom of Red Chief?
The Ransom of Red Chief runs 27 minutes.
When was The Ransom of Red Chief released?
The Ransom of Red Chief was released on November 1, 1975.
Who directed The Ransom of Red Chief?
The Ransom of Red Chief was directed by Tony Bill.
More films by Tony Bill Who is in the cast of The Ransom of Red Chief?
The Ransom of Red Chief stars Harry Dean Stanton as Sam, Joe Spinell as Bill and Burton Gilliam as Ebenezer Dorset, among 7 credited actors.
Does The Ransom of Red Chief have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ransom of Red Chief has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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