The read
It runs a compact 1h 14m.
Synopsis
Ben Campbell, a 22 year old gas station attendant in a small desert town, is looking to make some extra money. He is surprised when Madec, a wealthy lawyer, asks him to be his guide on a hunting trip in the desert. When Madec accidentally shoots a prospector, he is fearful of what it will do his reputation and decides to eliminate the only witness, Ben, who is forced to go on the run. In addition to being hunted by Madec, Ben must also contend with the harsh desert elements. But if he does make it back to town alive, will anyone believe his story?
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Lee H. KatzinDirector
- Murray MacLeodOriginal Music Composer
- James PrigmoreOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Andy GriffithHorton Madec
- Sam BottomsBen Campbell
- Noah Beery Jr.George Whiting
- James BestSheriff Bert Hamilton
- Randy BooneDeputy Dickie Haycroft
- Jim AntonioDeputy Les Hanford
- James ChandlerThe Doctor
Themes
based on novel or bookwitnesshunting accidentmurderstalkingbackwoodshunting