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Short western horror film

The Host (1960): Cast

The Host (1960) movie poster

The Host is a 1960 short western horror film directed by Jack Hill, starring Sid Haig as The Fugitive, Sharon Bercutt and Joseph Hanwright. It runs 30 minutes.

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The Host (1960) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
30 min
Director
Jack Hill
Genres
Horror , Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Host About?

The premise of The Host without spoilers.

A fugitive gangster arrives at a desolate Spanish shelter and finds a community of settlers oppressed by an evil gunman. To free them and bring rain, he must confront and kill the tyrant. When he finally plans his escape, his trusted pony has vanished, leaving him cursed to stay or face death.

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Cast & crew

The Host Cast & Characters

Sid Haig leads the cast as The Fugitive, with Sharon Bercutt as The Priestess and Joseph Hanwright as The Spaniard. Directed by Jack Hill.

From the director

More from Jack Hill

More films directed by Jack Hill, best-rated first: Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told, Coffy, Foxy Brown and Sorceress.

Full filmography

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FAQ

The Host FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Host, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Host?

The Host runs 30 minutes.

When was The Host released?

The Host was released in 1960.

Who directed The Host?

The Host was directed by Jack Hill.

More films by Jack Hill

Who is in the cast of The Host?

The Host stars Sid Haig as The Fugitive, Sharon Bercutt as The Priestess and Joseph Hanwright as The Spaniard.

Does The Host have a post-credit scene?

No. The Host has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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