Father Jackleg
"Con Man - Swindler - Chicken Thief! When it Came to Stealing He Forged the Book!"
Originally released in 1972. Father Jackleg is a action/comedy film. directed by Enzo G. Castellari.
Starring Jack Palance, Giancarlo Prete, and Lionel Stander
Synopsis
A con man inherits a gold mine. Knowing that his family are even bigger con artists than he is, he assumes the mine is worthless, and teams up with a partner in a scheme to unload it on some unsuspecting chumps. However, the other members of his family discover that the gold mine is actually worth a lot of money, and they set out to take it from him before he realizes what he has.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top Cast
Jack Palance
as Buck Santini
Giancarlo Prete
as Tedeum
Lionel Stander
as Stinky Manure
Francesca Romana Coluzzi
as Betty Brown
Mabel Karin
as Wendy Brown
Eduardo Fajardo
as Grant
Riccardo Garrone
as Sheriff
María Vico
as Ma Manure
Renzo Palmer
as Rags Manure
Stefania Girolami Goodwin
as (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- F.P. Cinematografica
- Tecisa Film
- Canaria Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Father Jackleg about?
A con man inherits a gold mine. Knowing that his family are even bigger con artists than he is, he assumes the mine is worthless, and teams up with a partner in a scheme to unload it on some unsusp...
Who directed Father Jackleg?
Father Jackleg was directed by Enzo G. Castellari.
How long is Father Jackleg?
Father Jackleg has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Father Jackleg released?
Father Jackleg was released on December 5, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Father Jackleg?
The main cast of Father Jackleg includes Jack Palance, Giancarlo Prete, Lionel Stander, Francesca Romana Coluzzi, Mabel Karin.