---
title: "Brand of Shame"
year: 1968
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/brand-of-shame-1968"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 84945
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 73
community_rating: 3.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Brand of Shame (1968) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/brand-of-shame-1968

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Brand of Shame is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Western. Produced and broadcast by Avis Film. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A schoolteacher brings a gold‑mine map to a frontier town."

### Why Watch
- classic 1960s western style
- concise 73‑minute runtime
- simple conflict over a gold map

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film’s short runtime provides a brief viewing experience
- Adult themes may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Contains adult themes and tension, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: western, adult, taut, retro

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/brand-of-shame-1968#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Byron Mabe
- **Networks / Studios**: Avis Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Steve Stunning** as *Steve Turner*
- **Cara Peters** as *Delilah (as Paula Pleasure)*
- **Steve Vincent** as *Craig Benson*
- **Dan Martin** as *George*
- **Marsha Jordan** as *Miss Mollie*
- **Samantha Scott** as *Rachel Clark*
- **Darlene Love**
- **Vic Sav**
- **Red Rivers**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Brand of Shame?
It is a western film.

### Q: When was Brand of Shame released?
It was released in 1968.

### Q: How long does the film run?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
A schoolteacher arrives in town carrying a map to a gold mine, and a dance‑hall owner plots to steal it.

### Q: Does the film contain any mature content?
Yes, it is described as an adult color western, indicating mature themes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Brand of Shame — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/84945)
- [Brand of Shame (1968) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/267105-brand-of-shame/prehled/)
- [Brand of Shame (1968): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/554422-brand-of-shame/tvurci)
- [Brand of Shame (1968) - Zajímavosti - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/117621-brand-of-shame/zajimavosti)
- [Brand of Shame (1968) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/brand-of-shame)

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