Hound-Dog Man (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1959, Hound-Dog Man is a comedy and drama film directed by Don Siegel, running about 87 minutes. “The Fabulous Fabian In His First Motion Picture With That "Blue Denim" Girl!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rustic drama set in the early 20th century, Hound Dog Man is the simple story of a young man, Spud Kinney constantly in hot water for disobeying his mother. The lad should be watching the family farm, but he falls in with his older brother, Clint, and his reckless buddy Blackie Scantling who take him hunting in hillbilly country. The boy falls in love with a beautiful mountain girl, while Blackie has his own fling with another attractive hillbilly maiden, Nita Stringer, and then becomes mixed up with an older, married woman, Sussie Bell.
Who’s in it. Hound-Dog Man stars Fabian as Clint McKinney, Betty Field as Cora McKinney, Stuart Whitman as Blackie Scantling and Arthur O'Connell as Aaron McKinney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Hound-Dog Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hound-Dog Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hound-Dog Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hound-Dog Man (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hound-Dog Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hound-Dog Man worth watching?
- Hound-Dog Man holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hound-Dog Man?
- Hound-Dog Man stars Fabian, Betty Field, Stuart Whitman, Arthur O'Connell and Royal Dano.
- When was Hound-Dog Man released?
- Hound-Dog Man was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.