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| name = Rocky |
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| director = [[Phil Karlson]] |
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| producer = Lindsley Parsons |
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| writer = [[Jack De Witt]] |
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| studio = [[Monogram Pictures]] |
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| released = 1948 |
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| runtime = 76 mins |
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| language = English |
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| country = United States |
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Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 15, Iss. 169, (Jan 1, 1948): 141. </ref> |
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==Plot== |
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Its plot mainly follows a painter named John Hammond and a dog named Rocky, the latter of which is suspected for an epidemic of sheep killings. |
Its plot mainly follows a painter named John Hammond and a dog named Rocky, the latter of which is suspected for an epidemic of sheep killings. |
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==Production== |
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The film was first in a series of movies McDowall agreed to make with Monogram. Filming started 10 June 1947 near [[Cedar City, Utah]].<ref>DRAMA AND FILM: Morgan 'Joan' Assured; Goddard Deal Simmers |
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Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 3 May 1947: A5. </ref> McDowall was also associate producer. He was meant to follow it with an adaptation of ''Mysterious Island'' by Jules Verne but that was never made.<Ref>Hedda Hopper: LOOKING AT HOLLYWOOD |
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Los Angeles Times 19 May 1947: A2. </ref><ref>METRO TO DO FILM ON LIFE OF MOZART: Studio Will Combine Story of Composer and Dr. Mesmer -- Robert Walker in Lead |
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By THOMAS F. BBADY New York Times 27 May 1947: 30.</ref> |
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Nina Hunter was borrowed from Comet Productions to appear in the film.<ref>'Critic' Brandt Sticks Chin Out Cinematically |
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Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 1 Aug 1947: 7. </ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*{{IMDb title|0040743|Rocky}} |
*{{IMDb title|0040743|Rocky}} |
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Revision as of 23:17, 7 February 2019
| Rocky | |
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| Directed by | Phil Karlson |
| Written by | Jack De Witt |
| Produced by | Lindsley Parsons |
Production company | |
Release date | 1948 |
Running time | 76 mins |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Rocky is a 1948 American film directed by Phil Karlson and starring Roddy McDowall.[1]
Plot
Its plot mainly follows a painter named John Hammond and a dog named Rocky, the latter of which is suspected for an epidemic of sheep killings.
Production
The film was first in a series of movies McDowall agreed to make with Monogram. Filming started 10 June 1947 near Cedar City, Utah.[2] McDowall was also associate producer. He was meant to follow it with an adaptation of Mysterious Island by Jules Verne but that was never made.[3][4]
Nina Hunter was borrowed from Comet Productions to appear in the film.[5]
References
- ^ Rocky Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 15, Iss. 169, (Jan 1, 1948): 141.
- ^ DRAMA AND FILM: Morgan 'Joan' Assured; Goddard Deal Simmers Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 3 May 1947: A5.
- ^ Hedda Hopper: LOOKING AT HOLLYWOOD Los Angeles Times 19 May 1947: A2.
- ^ METRO TO DO FILM ON LIFE OF MOZART: Studio Will Combine Story of Composer and Dr. Mesmer -- Robert Walker in Lead By THOMAS F. BBADY New York Times 27 May 1947: 30.
- ^ 'Critic' Brandt Sticks Chin Out Cinematically Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 1 Aug 1947: 7.
External links
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