Comedy Cult Classic

Hillbilly feuds, country stars, and a televised election stir up the forgotten town of Shagbottom.

FORTY ACRE FEUD

1965 · 1h 25m · NR · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

This film, which is lightly exploitative, is an excuse to populate a plot which centers on a cliche - the hillbilly feud - with performances by genuine country music stars.

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What is Forty Acre Feud about?

Forty Acre Feud is a 1965 American comedy directed by Ron Ormond about a small Tennessee community thrown into chaos when it must elect a representative, reigniting a local feud and drawing country music stars to a televised jamboree.

Programmer's Pick

A feud, a farm, and a jamboree: Forty Acre Feud wrangles every hayseed cliché and sweetens it with a parade of country legends. If you prefer your political satire with a side of banjo, this is your kind of backwoods ballot.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In Forty Acre Feud, the overlooked rural town of Shagbottom is suddenly thrust into political relevance when the Tennessee legislature discovers its existence and demands it elect a state representative. This sparks the long-standing feud between Pa Culpepper and Uncle Foxey Calhoun, with their antics playing out in the general store and on the Culpepper farm. Meanwhile, young lovers Nancy Calhoun and Del Culpepper are kept apart by the escalating hostilities. The situation comes to a head when the Smokey Mountain Jamboree arrives, promising a televised election and a showcase of genuine country music performances. The film blends hixploitation comedy with musical interludes, using the familiar premise of a hillbilly feud to spotlight country stars.