Hang down your head and cry. The Legend of Tom Dooley is based on the old folk song, Tom Dooley, which itself was inspired by a real life case about Tom Dula, who was convicted of the murder of Laura Foster in 1866. The films story pretty much follows the song, performed by The Kingston Trio as the title song and as part of the soundtrack - cum - screenplay! Photographed nicely out of Chatsworth and Thousand…
The Legend of Tom Dooley (1959)
Out of that song -- a fury of a movie!
Tom Dooley and Country Boy are on the run after killing an enemy soldier not knowing the war is over. The Command refuses to give them some slack for making this tragic but honest mistake and sends a lawman after them.
Top Cast
Michael Landon
Tom Dooley
Jo Morrow
Laura Foster
Jack Hogan
Charlie Grayson
Richard Rust
Country Boy
Dee Pollock
Abel
Ken Lynch
Father
Howard Wright
Sheriff Joe Dobbs
Ralph Moody
Doc Henry
John Cliff
Lieutenant
Cheerio Meredith
Meg
Gary Hunley
The Kid
Anthony Jochim
Preacher
Jeff Morris
Confederate Soldier
Jason Johnson
Frank
Boyd Santell
Andy
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What is The Legend of Tom Dooley about?
Tom Dooley and Country Boy are on the run after killing an enemy soldier not knowing the war is over. The Command refuses to give them some slack for making this tragic but honest mistake and sends a lawman after them.
When was The Legend of Tom Dooley released?
The Legend of Tom Dooley was released in 1959.
What genres does The Legend of Tom Dooley belong to?
The Legend of Tom Dooley is categorised as Western, Drama.
Who stars in The Legend of Tom Dooley?
The cast of The Legend of Tom Dooley includes Michael Landon, Jo Morrow, Jack Hogan, Richard Rust, Dee Pollock.