The Timber Tramps (1975) Online
In Alaska, businesswoman Corey Sykes who owns a logging company is in danger of loosing her company. Two local greedy sawmill owners and partners threaten to strong-arm Corey out of the logging industry. The two bullies initially offer to buy Corey out. But she refuses to sell. Consequently, the two crooked sawmill owners hire goons who sabotage Corey's logging machinery and trucks. They also arrange for accidents to happen to Corey's employees. In desperation, she sends word to her ex-lover, Matt, to come to her aid. Matt, who's a logger by trade, assembles a team of trusted loggers to work for Corey. Together they face the difficulties of cutting timber in a harsh terrain but also have to contend with the various sabotage attempts staged by the two sawmill owners. The local sheriff, who's corrupt, tries to find any pretext for arresting Matt and his crew for breaking the law. But Matt skilfully avoids the entrapment. Will the lumberjacks succeed in their bid to help save Corey's ...
Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Leon Ames | - | Deacon | |
Claude Akins | - | Matt | |
Tab Hunter | - | Big Swede | |
Joseph Cotten | - | Greedy sawmill mogul | |
Stanley Clements | |||
Eve Brent | - | Corey Sykes | |
Patricia Medina | - | Miami Lills | |
Mike Hagerty | |||
Jennifer Richards | |||
Hal Baylor | |||
Shug Fisher | - | Cook | |
June Easten | |||
Robert Easton | |||
Noble 'Kid' Chissell | - | (as Kid Chissell) | |
Cesar Romero | - | Greedy sawmill mogul |
Some trade papers and news sources have said that Tennessee Ernie Ford was to be in this picture, but this is unconfirmed. Also, director Tay Garnett is said to have a cameo appearance. The CBS Late Movie showing was on 3 July 1981.
Tennessee Ernie Ford makes an 5 second appearance at the 47:38 mark during the timber owners meeting.
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