Terror at Black Falls

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Terror at Black Falls
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Directed by Richard C. Sarafian
Written byRichard C. Sarafian
Produced byRichard C. Sarafian
Starring
Cinematography Floyd Crosby
Edited byRichard C. Sarafian
Music by
Production
company
Meridan Productions
Distributed byBeckman Film Corporation
Release date
  • May 23, 1962 (1962-05-23)(US)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Terror at Black Falls is a 1962 American Western film directed by Richard C. Sarafian.

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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]

Cast

ActorRole
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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References

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