Revenge of Bigfoot

This film was shot in Texarkana, Ark/TEX in 1978 and released in 1979. After release it was re-titled "Rufus J. Pickle and the Indian". Starred Rory Calhoun, Mike Hackworth, T.Dan Hopkins and Patricia Kane. Produced by Harry Thomason and Joe Glass. Story about a friendly rancher who befriends an indian and the local bigot, Rufus Pickle, tries to run the indian out of town but is interrupted by a Bigfoot Creature. It was released and was shown in several states before it disappeared from the scene.

Although this movie will not keep you on the edge of your seat or get your adrenaline pumping, it is an entertaining way to spend 90 or so minutes. In fact, compared to what Hollywood has been cranking out for the last several years, this movie could be considered a breath of fresh air. We have to remember that it was a low budget film even for 1978, and it was filmed entirely in Texarkana, a border city on the state line of Texas and Arkansas. If it could be re-released as a "Kid's" movie, I think the younger generation and their parents who would accompany them would leave the theater with a smile on their faces. "Revenge of Bigfoot" has some really funny lines and situations. The "Hollywood" star is Rory Calhoun, but the real star of the movie is Mike Hackworth and his portrayal of his character, Rufus J. Pickle. Mr. Hackworth is a Texarkana native and a multi-talented guy. He also wrote and sung the theme song for the movie. I was an extra in the movie---in the hunt scene. It was amazing that people would stand in line for hours just for the opportunity of POSSIBLY being selected as an unpaid extra. It was a fun time, and I will always have fond memories.

I was an extra in this movie at age 9. I would like to if possible find a copy of this movie for my family to have. Was great fun to be a part of and I would like to share it with my children. My grandparents were who this movie was based on they were the ranchers that Rory Calhoun and Patricia Kane portrayed