The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin

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Bullwhip Griffin is a 1967 American Western comedy film directed by James Neilson and produced by Walt Disney Productions, starring Roddy McDowall, Suzanne Pleshette, Hermione Baddeley, and Karl Malden. The film’s screenplay, by Lowell S. Hawley, was based on the novel By the Great Horn Spoon! by Sid Fleischman.

Directed By: James Neilson

Starring: Roddy McDowall, Suzanne Pleshette and Karl Malden

Revenue: $1.9 million (US/ Canada)

Synopsis:

During the California Gold Rush, 14-year-old orphan Jack (Bryan Russell) hides on a ship going from Boston to San Francisco, determined to strike it rich. On board the ship, Jack is accompanied by his protective butler (Roddy McDowall), a thieving judge (Karl Malden), and a classical actor (Richard Haydn). When the judge steals a gold mine map from the actor, the others pursue him across California in a series of absurd adventures featuring creative disguises, ridiculous battles, and elaborate escapes.

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The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin (1967)

108 min - Action, Comedy, Drama, Family, Western - 8 March 1967
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To restore his family's lost wealth, a young Boston lad stows away on a ship bound for the California Gold Rush. When their very proper butler gives chase, all roads lead to nonstop adventure, wild and woolly characters, and a lucky punch that leads to a bonanza of belly laughs!

Director:  James Neilson
Stars:  Roddy McDowall, Suzanne Pleshette, Karl Malden, Harry Guardino, Richard Haydn, Hermione Baddeley, Bryan Russell, Liam Redmond, Cecil Kellaway, Joby Baker, Mike Mazurki, Alan Carney, Chuck Roberson

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Storyline

To restore his family's lost wealth, a young Boston lad stows away on a ship bound for the California Gold Rush. When their very proper butler gives chase, all roads lead to nonstop adventure, wild and woolly characters, and a lucky punch that leads to a bonanza of belly laughs!


Collections: James Neilson

Details

Language:  English
Release Date:  8 March 1967

Box Office

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Walt Disney Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 48 min