I am curious about the movie Johnny Concho because it is the only Frank Sinatra movie I've been unable to see. I read in Nancy's book that this was the first movie released by Kent Productions which was founded by Frank. I don't really understand ownership of movies, but wondered if the Sinatra family has control of this movie.

At one time Johnny Concho was listed in the Turner Classic Movies library, but it has since been removed. I wondered if it is still shown or if it is one of the "lost" movies due to deterioration.

I have a copy of the paperback book that was released at the time of the movie so I am familiar with the story. I would love to see the movie and would be interested in knowing if it is possible it will be made available in the future.

Thanks,

Linda

hi linda, me too, i would love to see it, i've said a few times on the forum if there was any info on this movie. what i got back from a member or two was it been seen on european t. v., i don't know if the sinatra family is holding it back from american audiences because it wasen't the best work from sinatra, or maybe it no longer exist. i do know it was the frist movie produce by sinatra. love to have it for my collection, i guess i'm selfish!!!!

Found this info on djangos.com:

"Coadapted by David Harmon from his own TV play, the psychological western Johnny Concho stars Frank Sinatra as the title character, a callow young punk who lives off the reputation of his gunslinger brother. Most of the townsfolk consider Johnny to be nothing more than a cowardly bully; only Mary Dark (Phyllis Kirk), who loves Johnny, and gunfighter-turned-preacher Barney Clark (Keenan Wynn) can see the scared little boy beneath his swaggering facade.

When word comes down that Johnny's brother has been killed and that the killers (William Conrad and Christopher Dark) intend to take over the town, Johnny runs like a scared rabbit.

Eventually summoning up his innate courage, Johnny returns, hoping to convince the citizens to help him rid the town of the despotic killers. As "zero hour" approaches, however, Johnny is forced to go up against his enemies all by himself. The political symbolism in Johnny Concho is impossible to ignore, though it is up to the viewer to decide if this is an anti-Red or anti-McCarthy tract. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide"

Thought you'd like to know this is to be released soon on VHS "new". I've had it on my wish list for a while. Check it out. It's a super site and I've found lots of Mr. S.'s CDs and flicks there, very reasonably priced.

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thanks for the effort on "johnny concho", i'll keep an eye on that web site you gave. it sounds like an interesting plot, but i still would like to see it and have a copy for my collection. thanks agian, joe from so. fl.