The Timber Tramps is a film released in 1973. It tells the story of Alaskan logging and the ups and downs regarding it. The film features actors like Claude Akins, Leon Ames, and Tab Hunter, as well as presenting interesting facts and behind-the-scenes trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The Timber Tramps was filmed in Alaska, USA. The filming started on July 12, 1972. Every beautiful scene you observe in the film is the beauty of Alaska.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Leon Ames | Deacon |
| Claude Akins | Matt |
| Tab Hunter | Big Swede |
| Joseph Cotten | Greedy sawmill mogul |
| Stanley Clements | ‘Hallback’ Jack Riley |
| 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 |
| Stubby Kaye | Parker |
| Mike Hagerthy | Pete |
| Tennessee Ernie Ford | Man in Timber Association Meeting (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is titled “The Timber Tramps” and was released in 1973.
- The running time of the film is 1 hour 38 minutes.
- It belongs to the Adventure genre and was first launched in the USA on Dec 31, 1975.
- The key roles were played by Claude Akins, Leon Ames, and Tab Hunter.
- Directorial tasks were carried out by Tay Garnett and Chuck D. Keen, the latter of whom also wrote the film.
- Claude Akins brought life to the character of a tough, hard-drinking Alaska logging foreman.
- An interesting trivia about the movie is that some sources suggested the involvement of Tennessee Ernie Ford in the film, but it’s not confirmed.
- Another interesting thing is that the movie got referenced in the 1987 movie “Psychos in Love”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Alaska, USA
- Latitude: 63.588753
- Longitude: -154.4930619
- Place ID: ChIJG8CuwJzfAFQRNduKqSde27w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Alaska, USA
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
