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The Fastest Guitar Alive
🎬 Movie

The Fastest Guitar Alive

1967 · 87 min Comedy Music Western Crime War
4.3 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The Fastest Guitar Alive is an acquired taste at 4.3/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1967. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison

Johnny

Patricia Donahue

Patricia Donahue

Stella

Maggie Pierce

Maggie Pierce

Flo Chesnut

Joan Freeman

Joan Freeman

Sue Chesnut

Lyle Bettger

Lyle Bettger

Charlie

John Doucette

John Doucette

Max

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Sammy Jackson

Steve

Wilda Taylor

Wilda Taylor

Emily

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Vincent Chase

Night Watchman (uncredited)

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