Hank Jackson is a clean-cut Country & Western singer whom is recruited to run for the post of Republican senator of Texas with the assistance of three Washington D.C. 'technical advisers'; cynical movie producer Sid Angelo, image consultant Chet Stoner, and political advisor Ed Varnett whom are under the employment of the shady Governor Baxter whom wants his latest political rival, Senator Birdwell, out of the way. During the cleverly scripted campaign of TV commercials and political speeches, Hank lets the thoughts of fame and popularity go to his head. But it puts a strain on his relationship with his liberal girlfriend Tammy Parker whom is currently leading a strike that Hank opposes. Seeing Tammy as a threat to Hank's campaign, the ruthless Sid Angelo plots to shut her up by unethical and illegal means.
| Release Date: | Jan 1972 |
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| Genre: | Drama |
| Cast: | Claude King (Hank Jackson), Ray Sager (Sid Angelo), Ronna Riddle (Tammy Parker), Jeffrey Allen (Gov. Baxter), Robert Jolly (Chet Stoner), Terrell Cass (Ed Varnett), Tom Lytel (Art Farnsworth), Robert Swain (Sen. Fred Burwell), Robert Pearson (Todd), Leslie Slater (Carole), Barbara Hamilton (Barbara), Daniel Krogh (Steve (as Dan Krogh)), Marguerite Sibiski (Cashier), Toni Telo (Lydia), Roberto Rivas (Mr. Vereraz), Betsy Hart (Mrs. Beacher), Donald Petersen (Jeff), Hal Pratt (Senator Willis), Don Breitbach (Mr. Osborne), Lester Lande (Phil Bedlow), Charles Howard (Sgt. Walker), Pat Barnes (Tim), 'Big Daddy' Glen (Dave), Andy Carr (Andy), Mark Schlopack (Mayor Hayes), Charlie Dobbs (Policeman (as Charles Dobbs)), Andy Jackson (Beau), Roy Chappa (Interviewer), Bubba Reding (), Dave Morgan (), Odey Crabtree (), Henry Vega (), Harrell Banks (), Bob Waite (), John McFarland (), Robyn Hilton (Busty (uncredited)), Herschell Gordon Lewis (TV Reporter (voice) (uncredited)) |