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Macon County Line (1974)

Starring: Jay Adler, Jr. Max Baer Rating: Unrated Format: DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Jay Adler, Jr. Max Baer, Joan Blackman, James Gammon, Leif Garrett
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 1.0)
  • Subtitles: English, French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: Unrated
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: May 6, 2008
  • Run Time: 88 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0012OX7D0
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,666 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
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One of the great independent movies of the 1970s, Macon County Line transcends the "redneck nightmare" genre simply by making its characters fully-rounded human beings. Two brothers, Chris and Wayne Dixon (played by real-life brothers Alan and Jesse Vint), are tooling around the South in a convertible, killing time before they have to show up for army basic training. They pick up a hitchhiking girl named Jenny Scott (Cheryl Waters), then cross the path of Deputy Sheriff Reed Morgan (Max Baer, Jr., most famous as Jethro on The Beverly Hillbilllies), who doesn't like having strangers in his town. But also passing through are a couple of smalltime crooks, one of whom has a traumatic response to cops. Bad things happen, Morgan thinks the Dixons are responsible, and the situation gets very tense. This plot could have been a lurid exercise in bloody revenge, but instead Macon County Line (which was produced and co-written by Baer) takes every opportunity to make the people real and unpredictable. Scenes move fluidly from comedy to suspense; moments that look like they're going to be cliches instead reveal unexpected dimensions. The women--usually little more than props in movies like this--aren't given as extensive a role in the story as men, but they're still individuals with their own ideas and desires. The cast is studded with the familiar faces of steady-working character actors like Geoffrey Lewis (Every Which Way But Loose) and James Gannon (Major League), who give even minor characters grit and texture. Macon County Line has all the sex and violence of its exploitative genre, but treats them with empathy and smarts; the result is a roughhewn classic. --Bret Fetzer


Product Description

Shortly after entering a small Georgia town three innocent young people are wrongly accused of brutally slaying the local sheriff's wife. Based on a true incident which occurred during the fall of 1954. A sequel RETURN TO MACON COUNTY (starring Nick Nolte and Don Johnson) emerged in 1975.System Requirements:Running Time: 88 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA/CLASSICS Rating: R UPC: 883929005321 Manufacturer No: 1000036017

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Macon County Line a video classic, April 4, 2000
By Brad Moffitt (Ripley, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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Critical acclaim is not exactly the way to describe Macon County Line. This film, with many of the other 70's classic drive-in features, is an absolute classic but didn't rate highly with critics. Alan and Jesse Vint, although not Hollywood royalty, deserve a place in film history for their parts as brothers who become the victims of horrible circumstances. Alan and Jesse popped up in other films through the 70' and 80's (most notably "Centennial"), but "Macon County" is their opus. It's just a shame that their talents were never showcased like this again. They are outstanding actors. The film has impact, and the DVD version is like watching it for the first time. WOW! What a film. If you are like me, a child of the 70's, and using Amazon and e-auctions to build nostalgic movie and music libraries, put this one in your DVD collection. It's outstanding.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Whiplash!, February 14, 2000
By Rich Kortz (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Macon County Line (DVD)
Having only seen 'Macon County Line' years ago on a murky late night network TV broadcast, I wasn't prepared for the DVD whiplash I experienced when I popped this disc in. I couldn't believe this was the same film. Here's a textbook example of an all-but-forgotten film from the cinema's golden decade, the 70's, that is given riveting new life by a superb DVD transfer. This disc is simply beautiful, with painterly images that capture this southern gothic drive-in classic in all its glory. Director Richard Compton slowly but methodically orchestrates the growing sense of menace and dread as sharply as John Boorman did with 'Deliverance'. The cast is great too, with the Vints perfectly cast as brothers who unknowingly confront Max Baer's vengeful heart of darkness and rage. Baer is extraordinary here, simultaneously summoning both pathos and horror from the viewer. A winner all the way.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Drive-In Classic looks Great on DVD, March 19, 2001
By Robert Huggins (Suburban Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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If you're a fan of low budget film making, the story behind the making of "Macon County Line" is as fascinating as the film itself, perhaps moreso. You'll learn about that in a short featurette that's included on the DVD that features interviews with Director Richard Compton, Actor-Producer-Writer Max Baer, Jr., star Jesse Vint and others. What I really enjoyed is the film commentary offered by Richard Compton during the film. It's actually more of a conversation with Anchor Bay producer Bill Lustig, a pretty good low budget film maker, himself (Maniac, Vigilante, Maniac Cop), about how the film came to be. Listening to the two directors talking about how to get the most out of a small budget (just over $200,000 for the film) is a real education. Lustig is a very good interviewer/commentator and has shown up on other Anchor Bay releases (his own "Vigilante" comes to mind).

The film, itself, is a much better-than-average story about mistaken identities and the tragic consequences that result. The cast is generally good and the acting is a lot better than what one might typically expect from drive-in fare. Max Baer, Jr., in particular, gives depth to a character that could have been played as "Sheriff Jethro Bodine." Baer wanted to break away from his "Beverly Hillbillies" image and, for the most part, he succeeds. Anchor Bay's widescreen edition looks great. I can't vouch for the sound since I don't have an elaborate audio system, but Anchor Bay generally has a reputation for doing good things with the available source material.

Fans of 70's era drive-in movies will really enjoy "Macon County Line."

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5.0 out of 5 stars macon county line
great movie from the old days when everyone went to the drive-in to see new movies,great quality and fast service,thanks again!
Published 1 month ago by Douglas Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars macon county line
IT WAS GREAT.I HAVEN'Y SEEN THIS MOVIE SINCE I WAS A CHILD.IT BROUGHT BACK GREAT MEMORIES.IT WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.THANK YOU!
Published 6 months ago by D. Thompson

5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest drive-in film of all time finally re-released on DVD!!
A great big thank you to Warner Video for re-releasing Macon County Line on DVD. I sorely lamented missing the last DVD release, which resulted in having nothing to choose from... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Big Mike

5.0 out of 5 stars Can it get any better?
I fell in love with this 1974 movie and finally found a DVD release of it some years ago. Since another release of it is May 6, 2008, I'm wondering if there are any extras on... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Lightkeeper

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Redneck Roughie
After the massive success of Easy Rider in 1969, several sub-genres in film were spawned. You had Biker Films, Hippie/Drug Films and Redneck Roughies. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Dr. O'Boogie

1.0 out of 5 stars Macon County Line
When I received the DVD I could hear the DVD moving around within the case. I am worried that the DVD is scratched or damaged in some way. The DVD was a gift for my father. Read more
Published on February 25, 2006 by Dolores M. Gehl

5.0 out of 5 stars Not for the squeamish
Max Baer's friendly fascist is one reason, but not the only one, to catch this disturbing 1974 film. Read more
Published on June 2, 2001 by Douglas Doepke

3.0 out of 5 stars Classic David Carradine
An intense adult drama, with a common plot element of an "innocent" female traveller (Ally Sheedy) who gets jailed in a southern jail on trumped-up charges, raped and... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars cinema type excitment
Macon County line is a sure thriller.It leaves you with the feeling of "Could this happen to me". Read more
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