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 | August 1963 |
Running time | 91 mins. |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $1,200,000 (US/ Canada) [1] |
Hootenanny Hoot is a 1963 folk music musical film directed by Gene Nelson. It stars Peter Breck and Ruta Lee. [2]
A TV director, having split up with his producer-wife, decides to telecast a traveling hootenanny show.
Musical acts:
Ruta Lee signed in June 1963. [3] Gene Nelson signed to direct. [4]
The film was shot in nine days. Katzman was so pleased he gave Nelson the job directing Elvis Presley in Kissin' Cousins. [5]
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." [6]