Macon County Line is 1974 American independent film directed by Richard Compton and produced by Max Baer, Jr. Both Baer and Compton also wrote the film, and Baer stars as a vengeful county sheriff out for blood after his wife is brutally killed by a pair of drifters.
The $225,000 film reportedly became the single most profitable film of 1974 (in cost-to-gross ratio) earning over $30 million at the box office.
Review from IMDB An overlooked classic
"Some movies just don't get the attention they deserve, and "Macon County Line" is certainly one of those. It could quite possibly have to do with the fact that Max Baer appears in it, because we so closely identify him with his "Jethro Bodine" persona, that we have a hard time picturing him as anyone else. If that is the case, it is a shame, because he really gives a top notch acting performance as the not-so-perfect deputy sheriff. This film was very different from any other made in the era. There are bad guys here, but no real hero to speak of.Basically, without giving the story away, it starts out very basic, taking a violent turn toward the end, with an explosively violent ending stemming from a tragic misunderstanding. A very well done and well acted film, that tragically got overlooked. If you are one to reach for the classics in your local video store from time to time, I suggest this one, though it sadly will never be listed as a classic. I think once you see it, you may be impressed enough to add it to your collection."
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