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The Legend of Hillbilly John

The Legend of Hillbilly John

From ghostly hark mountain this eerie story of witches ... voodoo ... devils ... monsters... mountain folk swear it's true!

19745.51h 29mG

Overview

A roaming hillbilly, on a quest to defy the Devil, encounters several supernatural characters and does battle with his silver-stringed guitar.

Directed by John Newland
Written by Manly Wade Wellman, Melvin Levy
Produced by Barney Rosenzweig
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Top Cast

Hedges Capers

Hedges Capers

John

Severn Darden

Severn Darden

Mr. Marduke

S

Sharon Henesy

Lily

H

Honor Hound

Self

Sidney Clute

Sidney Clute

Charles

Denver Pyle

Denver Pyle

Grandpappy John

W

White Lightnin'

Themselves

William Traylor

William Traylor

Rev. Millen

Harris Yulin

Harris Yulin

Zebulon Yandro

Susan Strasberg

Susan Strasberg

Polly Wiltse

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Themes & Keywords

witchvoodooappalachiagiant birdsingerhillbillyfolk singerfolklore

About The Legend of Hillbilly John

The Legend of Hillbilly John is a adventure, fantasy, horror, music film released in 1974 exploring themes of witch, voodoo, appalachia, giant bird, singer, hillbilly. Directed by John Newland, it stars Hedges Capers, Severn Darden, Sharon Henesy. A roaming hillbilly, on a quest to defy the Devil, encounters several supernatural characters and does battle with his silver-stringed guitar.

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