The Fastest Guitar Alive (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1967, The Fastest Guitar Alive is a comedy, music and western film directed by Michael D. Moore, running about 87 minutes. “America's hottest singing star on the screen at last!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Confederate super-spy Johnny and his partner in crime Steve travel to San Francisco near the end of the Civil War, masquerading, respectively, as a singer/guitar instructor and a magic-elixir vendor. Once there, Johnny dons a fake wig, beard and mustache, and steals Union gold to bring back to the South, aided by a guitar that doubles as a gun.
Who’s in it. The Fastest Guitar Alive stars Roy Orbison as Johnny, Patricia Donahue as Stella, Maggie Pierce as Flo Chesnut and Joan Freeman as Sue Chesnut, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Fastest Guitar Alive has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fastest Guitar Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fastest Guitar Alive tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fastest Guitar Alive (1967)?
- In US, The Fastest Guitar Alive is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fastest Guitar Alive worth watching?
- The Fastest Guitar Alive holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, music and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fastest Guitar Alive?
- The Fastest Guitar Alive stars Roy Orbison, Patricia Donahue, Maggie Pierce, Joan Freeman and Lyle Bettger.
- When was The Fastest Guitar Alive released?
- The Fastest Guitar Alive was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.