Li'l Abner
Originally released in 1959. Li'l Abner is a comedy/music film. directed by Melvin Frank.
Starring Peter Palmer, Leslie Parrish, and Stubby Kaye
Synopsis
A comedy musical based on the comic strip charcters created by Al Capp. When residents of Dogpatch, USA are notified by the government that they must evacuate because of atomic bomb testing, they try to persuade the government that their town is worth saving. Meanwhile, Earthquake McGoon wants to marry Daisy Mae; Daisy Mae wants to marry Li'l Abner, and Li'l Abner just wants to go fishing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 11, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Palmer
as Li'l Abner Yokum
Leslie Parrish
as Daisy Mae
Stubby Kaye
as Marryin' Sam
Julie Newmar
as Stupefyin' Jones
Billie Hayes
as Pansy ('Mammy') Yokum
Joe E. Marks
as Pappy Yokum
Stella Stevens
as Appassionata Von Climax
Bernd Hoffmann
as Earthquake McGoon
Howard St. John
as General Bullmoose
Al Nesor
as Evil Eye Fleagle
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Li'l Abner about?
A comedy musical based on the comic strip charcters created by Al Capp. When residents of Dogpatch, USA are notified by the government that they must evacuate because of atomic bomb testing, they t...
Who directed Li'l Abner?
Li'l Abner was directed by Melvin Frank.
How long is Li'l Abner?
Li'l Abner has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Li'l Abner released?
Li'l Abner was released on December 11, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Li'l Abner?
The main cast of Li'l Abner includes Peter Palmer, Leslie Parrish, Stubby Kaye, Julie Newmar, Billie Hayes.