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Hootenanny Hoot is a 1963 folk music musical film directed by Gene Nelson. It stars Peter Breck and Ruta Lee.[2]
| Hootenanny Hoot | |
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| Directed by | Gene Nelson |
| Produced by | Sam Katzman |
| Starring | Peter Breck Ruta Lee Johnny Cash |
| Cinematography | Ellis W. Carter |
| Edited by | Al Clark |
| Distributed by | MGM |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 mins. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1,200,000 (US/ Canada)[1] |
A TV director, having split up with his producer-wife, decides to telecast a traveling hootenanny show.
- Peter Breck as Ted Grover
- Ruta Lee as A.G. Bannister
- Joby Baker as Steve Laughlin
- Pamela Austin as Billie-Jo Henley
- Bobo Lewis as Claudia Hoffer
- Lauren Gilbert as Howard Stauton[3]
- Nick Novarro as Jed Morse[4]
Musical acts:
Ruta Lee signed in June 1963.[5] Gene Nelson signed to direct.[6]
The film was shot in nine days. Katzman was so pleased he gave Nelson the job directing Elvis Presley in Kissin' Cousins.[7]
The Los Angeles Times said the plot "wouldn't stand steady in a light breeze" but the filmmakers had "assembled a lively group of hootenany experts - and that's probably enough to ensure success."[8]
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