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The Legend of Tom Dooley

The Legend of Tom Dooley

Out of that song -- a fury of a movie!

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Legend of Tom Dooley
  • Genres: Western, Drama
  • Release Date: 1959-07-01
  • Runtime: 79 minutes
  • Rating: 7.7/10 (3 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Columbia Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3432
  • Languages: English, French

Cast & Crew

Michael Landon

Michael Landon

as Tom Dooley

Jo Morrow

Jo Morrow

as Laura Foster

Jack Hogan

Jack Hogan

as Charlie Grayson

Richard Rust

Richard Rust

as Country Boy

Dee Pollock

Dee Pollock

as Abel

Ken Lynch

Ken Lynch

as Father

Howard Wright

Howard Wright

as Sheriff Joe Dobbs

Ralph Moody

Ralph Moody

as Doc Henry

John Cliff

John Cliff

as Lieutenant

Cheerio Meredith

Cheerio Meredith

as Meg

Gallery

Movie scene

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Keywords

civil warbased on song, poem or rhyme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Legend of Tom Dooley?

The Legend of Tom Dooley is a Western, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1959-07-01.

Who are the main actors in The Legend of Tom Dooley?

The main cast includes Michael Landon, Jo Morrow, Jack Hogan, Richard Rust, Dee Pollock, .

Where can I watch The Legend of Tom Dooley online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Legend of Tom Dooley is available.

Is The Legend of Tom Dooley based on a true story?

Out of that song -- a fury of a movie!

What is the IMDb rating of The Legend of Tom Dooley?

The Legend of Tom Dooley has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 based on 3 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Legend of Tom Dooley?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Legend of Tom Dooley?

The soundtrack was composed by Columbia Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Legend of Tom Dooley filmed?

The Legend of Tom Dooley was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Legend of Tom Dooley?

The total runtime of The Legend of Tom Dooley is 79 minutes.

Is The Legend of Tom Dooley suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Legend of Tom Dooley?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Legend of Tom Dooley.

Does The Legend of Tom Dooley have a post-credit scene?

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