19 Mar 2024
Kōsoku o Oritara
A silly and serious midnight road TV movie produced by NHK.
Top Billed Cast
Andy Griffith Artie Sawyer
Ida Lupino Iris Sawyer
Michael Brandon Billy
James A. Watson, Jr Riff
Tim McIntire Virgil
Susanne Benton Claudine
Connie Sawyer Mrs. Layton
Victoria Carroll Miss Simpson
Joseph Mell Danny
Squire Fridell Pete
Virginia Vincent Woman in Bank
Marc Hannibal Policeman
Kathryn Janssen Bank Customer (uncredited)
Charlotte Knight Old Woman (uncredited)
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