The Fastest Guitar Alive(1967)
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The Fastest Guitar Alive Synopsis
Confederate super-spy Johnny and his partner in crime Steve travel to San Francisco near the end of the Civil War, masquerading, respectively, as a singer/guitar instructor and a magic-elixir vendor. Once there, Johnny dons a fake wig, beard and mustache, and steals Union gold to bring back to the South, aided by a guitar that doubles as a gun.
The Fastest Guitar Alive (1967) is a comedy, music, western, crime and war film directed by Michael D. Moore, released on September 1, 1967 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Roy Orbison, Patricia Donahue, Maggie Pierce and Joan Freeman. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael D. Moore
- Writers:
- Robert E. Kent
- Producers:
- Sam Katzman
- Cinematographer:
- W. Wallace Kelley
- Composer:
- Fred Karger
- Production:
- Four-Leaf Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Fastest Guitar Alive (1967) Trailer
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1967 - ROY ORBISON - Fastest Guitar Alive (Trailer)
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Allison Anders on THE FASTEST GUITAR ALIVE
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The Fastest Guitar Alive Cast & Crew
Main cast
Roy Orbison
as Johnny
Patricia Donahue
as Stella
Maggie Pierce
as Flo Chesnut
Joan Freeman
as Sue Chesnut
Lyle Bettger
as Charlie
John Doucette
as Max
- Sammy Jackson
Sammy Jackson
as Steve
Wilda Taylor
as Emily
- Vincent Chase
Vincent Chase
as Night Watchman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Michael D. Moore, written by Robert E. Kent, produced by Sam Katzman.
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The Fastest Guitar Alive Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Fastest Guitar Alive – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fastest Guitar Alive online?
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The Fastest Guitar Alive (1967) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Fastest Guitar Alive?
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The main cast of The Fastest Guitar Alive (1967) includes Roy Orbison, Patricia Donahue, Maggie Pierce, Joan Freeman and Lyle Bettger. The film was directed by Michael D. Moore. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fastest Guitar Alive released?
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The Fastest Guitar Alive was released on September 1, 1967 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Fastest Guitar Alive worth watching?
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The Fastest Guitar Alive (1967) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Fastest Guitar Alive?
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