The Fastest Guitar Alive
"America's hottest singing star on the screen at last!"
Originally released in 1967. The Fastest Guitar Alive is a comedy/music film. directed by Michael D. Moore. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roy Orbison, Patricia Donahue, and Maggie Pierce
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Four-Leaf Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fastest Guitar Alive about?
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 vendo...
Who directed The Fastest Guitar Alive?
The Fastest Guitar Alive was directed by Michael D. Moore.
How long is The Fastest Guitar Alive?
The Fastest Guitar Alive has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Fastest Guitar Alive released?
The Fastest Guitar Alive was released on September 1, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fastest Guitar Alive?
The main cast of The Fastest Guitar Alive includes Roy Orbison, Patricia Donahue, Maggie Pierce, Joan Freeman, Lyle Bettger.