Terror at Black Falls | |
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Directed by | Richard C. Sarafian |
Written by | Richard C. Sarafian |
Produced by | Richard C. Sarafian |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Floyd Crosby |
Edited by | Richard C. Sarafian |
Music by |
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Production company | Meridan Productions |
Distributed by | Beckman Film Corporation |
Release date |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Terror at Black Falls is a 1962 American Western film directed by Richard C. Sarafian.
Sarafian's directing debut, the film was shot in black and white in 1959 in Scotland, Arkansas and released in 1962. [1]
The plot involves a Mexican gunman who seeks vengeance after a mob lynches his son for a horse theft he did not commit. He takes hostages in the town's saloon before being confronted by the sheriff. [2] The film was criticized for its slow pace. It was not successful at the box office. [1] [2] [3]
Actor | Role |
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Peter Mamakos | Juan Avila |
House Peters Jr. | Sheriff Cal |
Gary Gray | Johnny |
Sandra Knight | Sally Kemper |
John A. Alonzo | Carlos Avila |
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