Sunday in the Country_
"Suddenly, on a peaceful Sunday in the country, one man was forced to defend his home and his family!"
Three vicious thugs are on the run in rural America after robbing a local bank. They seek refuge at the home of a reclusive farmer, but he is prepared for their arrival and holds them at gunpoint. Unable to let them simply wait for the law, he decides to take them into into his cellar and torture them a little before the police arrive.
Starring
Ernest Borgnine, Michael J. Pollard, Hollis McLaren
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Sunday in the Country was released 52 years ago in 1974.
Overview
Three vicious thugs are on the run in rural America after robbing a local bank. They seek refuge at the home of a reclusive farmer, but he is prepared for th...
Sunday in the Country is a Drama, Crime, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 33m.
CAST (16)
Ernest Borgnine
Adam Smith
Michael J. Pollard
Leroy
Hollis McLaren
Lucy
Louis Zorich
Dinelli
Cec Linder
Maury Ackerman
VV
Vladimír Valenta
Luke
Al Waxman
Sergeant
Tim Henry
Eddie Powell
Murray Westgate
Conway
RE
Ralph Endersby
Timmy Peterson
SP
Susan Petrie
Jennifer Logan
RW
Ratch Wallace
Policeman
Mark Walker
Highway Patrol
Gary Reineke
Highway Patrol
EC
Eric Clavering
Pastor
Ruth Springford
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (23 votes)
Popularity
4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Sunday in the Country about?
Three vicious thugs are on the run in rural America after robbing a local bank. They seek refuge at the home of a reclusive farmer, but he is prepared for their arrival and holds them at gunpoint. Unable to let them simply wait for the law, he decides to take them into into his cellar and torture them a little before the police arrive.
How long is Sunday in the Country?
Sunday in the Country has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in Sunday in the Country?
The cast of Sunday in the Country includes Ernest Borgnine, Michael J. Pollard, Hollis McLaren, Louis Zorich, Cec Linder.
What is the rating of Sunday in the Country?
Sunday in the Country has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 23 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Crime
Thriller