The Legend of Tom Dooley (1959)
1h 19m
Running Time
July 1, 1959Release Date
The Legend of Tom Dooley (1959)
1h 19m
Running Time
July 1, 1959Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
Tom Dooley and Country Boy are on the run after killing an enemy soldier not knowing the war is over. The Command refuses to give them some slack for making this tragic but honest mistake and sends a lawman after them.
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Michael Landon
Tom Dooley
Jo Morrow
Laura Foster
Jack Hogan
Charlie Grayson
Richard Rust
Country Boy
Dee Pollock
Abel
Ted Post
Director
Ken Lynch
Father
Stanley Shpetner
Writer
Media.
Details.
Wiki.
The Legend of Tom Dooley is a 1959 American Western film directed by Ted Post and starring Michael Landon, Jo Morrow, Jack Hogan, Richard Rust, Dee Pollock and Ken Lynch. It was based on the 90-year-old folk song "Tom Dooley", which had been inspired by the real-life case of convicted murderer Tom Dula. The ballad, as sung by the Kingston Trio, was a big hit in 1958 and is the theme song of the film. The movie's plot is consistent with the lyrics of the song, but otherwise bears little resemblance to the actual murder case.