The Legend of Hillbilly John

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

1974

1h 29m

5.3(3 votes)

Adventure

Fantasy

Horror

Music

Overview

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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13 members

Acting

Hedges Capers

John

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Severn Darden

Mr. Marduke

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Sharon Henesy

Lily

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Sidney Clute

Charles

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Denver Pyle

Grandpappy John

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Susan Strasberg

Polly Wiltse

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William Traylor

Rev. Millen

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Harris Yulin

Zebulon Yandro

Acting

Alfred Ryder

O.J. Onselm

Acting

R.G. Armstrong

Bristowe

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Chester Jones

Uncle Anansi

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Val Avery

Cobart

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Percy Rodriguez

Capt. Lojoie H. Desplain IV

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