---
title: "Hacksaw"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hacksaw-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 275506
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Hacksaw (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hacksaw-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hacksaw is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Adventure, Family, TV Movie, Western. Produced and broadcast by Walt Disney Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young girl discovers a wild mountain horse that refuses to be ridden."

### Why Watch
- Charming family-friendly adventure
- Scenic mountain setting
- Classic 1970s western feel

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short TV movie length
- Pacing may feel dated for modern viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for all ages with gentle adventure and mild Western action.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, family, western, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/hacksaw-1971#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Larry Lansburgh
- **Networks / Studios**: Walt Disney Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tab Hunter** as *Tim Andrews*
- **Victor Millan** as *Cascade Joe*
- **Ray Teal** as *The Rancher*
- **Russ McCubbin** as *Dusty Trent*
- **George Barrows** as *Olney Curtis*
- **Christine Austin** as *Leona*
- **John Prendergast** as *The Stranger*
- **Susan Bracken** as *Sue Curtis*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main plot of Hacksaw?
A girl on a mountain vacation finds a wild horse named Hacksaw, helps capture him, and later the helper begins wagon racing because the horse refuses riders.

### Q: When was Hacksaw released?
It premiered in the United States on September 26, 1971.

### Q: What genre does Hacksaw belong to?
It is an adventure, family, western TV movie.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes.

### Q: Is Hacksaw appropriate for children?
Yes, it is a family-friendly film with gentle adventure and no intense violence.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hacksaw — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/275506)
- [Hacksaw (1971) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/109360-hacksaw/prehled/)
- [Hacksaw Ridge: Zrození hrdiny – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacksaw_Ridge:_Zrozen%C3%AD_hrdiny)
- [Hacksaw 50% (1971) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/79995-hacksaw)
- [Hacksaw - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacksaw)
- [Amazon.com: Hacksaw](https://www.amazon.com/hacksaw/s?k=hacksaw)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*