The Legend of Tom Dooley
1959, English. Directed by Ted Post.
Out of that song -- a fury of a movie!
Tom Dooley and Country Boy are on the run after killing an enemy soldier not knowing the war is over. The Command refuses to give them some slack for making this tragic but honest mistake and sends a lawman after them.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 July 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stanley Shpetner
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What The Legend of Tom Dooley is based on
The Legend of Tom Dooley is adapted from a song, poem or rhyme.
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The Legend of Tom Dooley runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
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The Legend of Tom Dooley isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 July 1959. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Legend of Tom Dooley?
If you liked The Legend of Tom Dooley, try The Proud Rebel, Jane Got a Gun, Seraphim Falls.
Who directed The Legend of Tom Dooley?
The Legend of Tom Dooley (1959) was directed by Ted Post and stars Michael Landon, Jo Morrow, Jack Hogan.
What is The Legend of Tom Dooley based on?
The Legend of Tom Dooley is adapted from a song, poem or rhyme.