The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin |
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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | James Neilson |
| Produced by | Walt Disney |
| Screenplay by | Lowell S. Hawley |
| Starring | Roddy McDowall Suzanne Pleshette Karl Malden |
| Music by | Songs:
George Bruns |
| Cinematography | Edward Colman |
| Editing by | Marsh Hendry |
| Studio | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
| Release date(s) | June 15, 1967 (uk) |
| Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $1,900,000 (US/ Canada) |
The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin is a fun Western comedy film from 1967. It was made by Walt Disney Productions. The movie stars Roddy McDowall, Suzanne Pleshette, and Karl Malden. It tells an exciting story based on the book By the Great Horn Spoon! by Sid Fleischman. The film has great songs by the famous Sherman Brothers and George Bruns, who also wrote the movie's music.
Exciting Plot Summary
The story begins in 1848 in Boston. A young girl named Arabella Flagg loses her parents. Her younger brother, Jack, and their former butler, Eric "Bullwhip" Griffin, decide to sneak onto a ship. They are heading to San Francisco, where the exciting gold rush has just started. Eric finds a job as the ship's cook during their journey.
On the ship, they meet a tricky person named Judge Higgins. He is a swindler and a thief. Judge Higgins steals a special map to a gold mine from Quentin Bartlett, who is an actor traveling on the same ship. Eric, Jack, and Quentin all decide to chase after the dishonest judge. Meanwhile, Arabella arrives in San Francisco. She starts working as a dancehall girl to earn money.
Eric "Bullwhip" Griffin soon faces a big, strong bully called Mountain Ox. Eric surprises everyone by throwing a punch that knocks the bully down! Because of this amazing moment, "Bullwhip" becomes Eric's new nickname. Inspired by his unexpected strength, Bullwhip enters a prizefighting match. He wins the fight and earns a lot of money. He also wins Arabella's heart. Judge Higgins is finally caught trying to steal the money from the fight. He is put in jail, and many angry people gather outside.
Meet the Characters
- Roddy McDowall as Eric "Bullwhip" Griffin
- Suzanne Pleshette as Arabella Flagg
- Bryan Russell as Jack Flagg
- Karl Malden as Judge Higgins
- Harry Guardino as Sam Trimble
- Richard Haydn as Quentin Bartlett
- Mike Mazurki as Mountain Ox
- Hermione Baddeley as Miss Irene Chesney
- Alan Carney as Joe Turner
- Liam Redmond as Captain Swain
- Cecil Kellaway as Mr. Pemberton
- Joby Baker as Bandido Leader
- Parley Baer as Chief Executioner
- Arthur Hunnicutt as Referee
- Dub Taylor as Timekeeper
- Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez as Bandido
- John Qualen as Barber
- Jimmy MacDonald as Saloon Percussionist
