Shoot Out at Big Sag
Shoot Out at Big Sag is a 1962 American Western film. It starred Walter Brennan and was made for Brennan's production company.[1]
Shoot Out at Big Sag | |
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Directed by | Roger Kay |
Based on | story by Walter Coburn |
Starring | Walter Brennan Leif Erickson Luana Patten |
Production company | Brennan Productions |
Release date | 1962 |
Country | USA |
Language | English |
The film was produced by Brennan's son Andy and based on a story by Walter Coburn. It was meant to be a pilot for a TV series called the Barbed Wire series starring Leif Erickson and Constance Ford. The pilot was to be called "Rawhide Halo".[2]
The pilot was eventually released as a film.
Plot summary
'Preacher' Hawker (Walter Brennan) is the pawn of his bossy wife Hannah (Luana Patten), who wants to start a range war with their neighbor Sam Barbee (Lief Erickson). It doesn’t help that 'Preacher’s' daughter and Barbee’s son have fallen in love. 'Preacher' hires Chan Bartholomew (Les Tremayne), a lowlife saloon owner, to ensure that the outcome is in the Hawker family's favor.
References
- Sorich, Jake (14 April 2013). "Highwood Sunday Drive: Scenic views, camping and fishing". Great Falls Tribune. ProQuest 1326600562.
- Hopper, Hedda (21 May 1960). "Looking at Hollywood: Grant Offers to Do a Spot in Dope Film". Chicago Daily Tribune. p. 18. ProQuest 182505941.