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Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?

  • TV Movie
  • 1971
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
46
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Judy Geeson in Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster? (1971)
CrimeWestern

An alcoholic drifter decides to run for sheriff in a small town. However, in order to get elected, he must find out who killed a visiting preacher.An alcoholic drifter decides to run for sheriff in a small town. However, in order to get elected, he must find out who killed a visiting preacher.An alcoholic drifter decides to run for sheriff in a small town. However, in order to get elected, he must find out who killed a visiting preacher.

  • Director
    • Fielder Cook
  • Writers
    • Richard Levinson
    • William Link
  • Stars
    • Ernest Borgnine
    • Stephen R. Hudis
    • Judy Geeson
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    46
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Fielder Cook
    • Writers
      • Richard Levinson
      • William Link
    • Stars
      • Ernest Borgnine
      • Stephen R. Hudis
      • Judy Geeson
    • 1User review
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    Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine
    • Deputy Sam Hill
    Stephen R. Hudis
    Stephen R. Hudis
    • Jethro
    Judy Geeson
    Judy Geeson
    • Jody Kenyon
    Will Geer
    Will Geer
    • Simon Anderson
    J.D. Cannon
    J.D. Cannon
    • Mal Yeager
    Bruce Dern
    Bruce Dern
    • Deputy Doyle Pickett
    Sam Jaffe
    Sam Jaffe
    • Toby
    Carmen Mathews
    Carmen Mathews
    • Abigail Booth
    John McGiver
    John McGiver
    • Judge Hathaway
    Slim Pickens
    Slim Pickens
    • Kilpatrick
    G.D. Spradlin
    G.D. Spradlin
    • Reverend Foster
    Jay C. Flippen
    Jay C. Flippen
    • Sheriff Ben
    Woodrow Parfrey
    Woodrow Parfrey
    • Doc Waters
    George Furth
    George Furth
    • Fletcher
    Milton Selzer
    Milton Selzer
    • George Millordock, the Banker
    Dub Taylor
    Dub Taylor
    • Reed, the Lawyer
    Ted Gehring
    Ted Gehring
    • Lucas, Coyle's Crony
    Robert Gooden
    Robert Gooden
    • Telegraph Operator
    • Director
      • Fielder Cook
    • Writers
      • Richard Levinson
      • William Link
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    9/10

    Above-average TV Western

    Ernest Borgnine does a marvelous job of establishing the character of dried-out Marshal Sam Hill in this failed pilot. The vehicle holds up better than its timing as Westerns were being phased out just as this was completed. Nevertheless, a veteran cast brings wit and believability to a bizarre situation. And, the script is well-above average for a TV-movie. Worth watching.
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    • Jun 23, 2001
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    • Release date
      • February 1, 1971 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sam Hill: Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Universal/Public Arts Production
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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