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The Legend of Hillbilly John (1972)
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89 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

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The Legend of Hillbilly John (1972)

89 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

A wandering ballad singer in the Appalachians meets an ugly bird-type creature, is transported back in time, finds himself involved in the Devil's work.

Director

John Newland

Writers

Melvin Levy (screenplay by) (as Melvin P. Levy) | Manly Wade Wellman (based on the book by ["Who Fears the Devil?"])

Producer

Barney Rosenzweig (produced by)

Composer

Roger Kellaway (music composed by)

Cinematographer

Flemming Olsen (cinematographer)

Editors

Barton Hayes (edited by) | Russell F. Schoengarth (edited by) (as Russel Schoengarth)

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Updated Jul 20, 1972

Release date

Feb 1974 (United States)

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15 cast members

Name	Known for
Severn Darden Mr. Marduke Mr. Marduke See fewer	Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)
Hedges Capers John (as Hedge Capers) John (as Hedge Capers) See fewer	The Smartlys (2021)
Sharon Henesy Lily Lily See fewer	The Plastic Dome of Norma Jean (1966)
Honor Hound Self Self See fewer	The Legend of Hillbilly John (1972)
Sidney Clute Chas. Chas. See fewer	And Justice for All (1979)
Denver Pyle Grandpappy John Grandpappy John See fewer	The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
White Lightnin' Themselves Themselves See fewer	Zachariah (1971)
William Traylor Reverend Millen Reverend Millen See fewer	The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)
Harris Yulin Zebulon Yandro Zebulon Yandro See fewer	Ghostbusters II (1989)
Susan Strasberg Polly Wiltse Polly Wiltse See fewer	Picnic (1955)
Alfred Ryder O. J. Onselm O. J. Onselm See fewer	True Grit (1969)
R.G. Armstrong Bristowe Bristowe See fewer	Predator (1987)
Chester Jones Uncle Anansi Uncle Anansi See fewer	The Bubble (1966)
Val Avery Shull Cobart Shull Cobart See fewer	The Magnificent Seven (1960)
Percy Rodrigues Capt. Lojoie H. Desplain IV Capt. Lojoie H. Desplain IV See fewer	Rhinoceros (1974)