This is one of the finest moviesdocumenteries ive ever seen, not comming from a hollywood studio, and must say that the earl owensby studios in shelby nc went to great lengths to make the 1988 movie, the life and times of sheriff damen husky played by earl owensby and the 1979 killing of 2 rutherford county sheriffs deputies millard messersmith and roy husky and north carolina highway. Here you can browse our facilities using the links provided, and also, watch trailers for some of the earl owensby movies that are available for purchase. Earl owensby studio the sheriff is determined to keep his rural town under control. County line, the truelife story of sheriff damon huskey. Movies that weird paul saw in april 2020 show list info. Owensby movies 1989s the abyss, written and directed by james cameron and starring ed harris, filmed scenes at earl owensby studios. Earl owensby plays sheriff damon husky of rutherford. Studios is an americanbased film and television film studio that was founded in 1974 by produceractor ernst earl owensby born 1935.
Damons law also known as the rutherford county line is a 1987 american action film that follows the events and criminal cases that sheriff damon huskey encounters while working for rutherford county, north carolina. Rutherford county line is the reallife story of an eventempered north carolina sheriff who intends to discover who killed his deputies. The rutherford county line 1987 tom mcintyre, thom. Overview of rutherford county line, the, 1988, directed by thom mcintyre, with earl owensby, terry laughlin, marilyn carter, at turner classic movies.
This is one of the finest movies documenteries ive ever seen, not comming from a hollywood studio, and must say that the earl owensby studios in shelby nc went to great lengths to make the 1988 movie, the life and times of sheriff damen husky played by earl owensby and the 1979 killing of 2 rutherford county sheriffs deputies millard messersmith and roy husky and north carolina highway. Movies that weird paul saw in april 2020 list challenges. Earl owensby biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. The rutherford county line 1985 cast and crew based on the career of damon huskey, a respected north carolina sheriff with eventempered law enforcement tactics. Based on actual events, the film characterizes how huskey, played by earl owensby, handles each case as well in some instances how they change his life forever. The 1987 indie film rutherford county line aka damons law was not only filmed in rutherfordton, it was also based on the actual life events of damon huskey played by earl owensby, who served as sheriff of rutherford county for 24 years. Cbs will produce a series based on owensbys 1989 feature, the rutherford. Huddlestonedwards arrived at the book title after a detective she interviewed said the night of the manhunt was like a threeday night. North carolina county sheriff who was in the news in 1979 when three rutherford county law enforcement officers, including his brother, were gunned down by james hutchens after a domestic call, who despite other forces avenged their deaths without violating his own oath to uphold the law, and whose story was told in the 1985 movie rutherford county line starring. Oct 27, 2016 my interview with legendary filmmaker earl owensby. The studio was responsible for the development, production, and distribution of dozens of lowbudget action films distributed mostly to outdoor drivein and grindhouse theaters. The last movie we did the rutherford county line, 1987, universal picked it up. Shelby moviemaker earl owensby featured at nc history museum.
Museum program salutes nc filmmaking pioneer earl owensby. Earl owensby grew up in the hills of north carolina and has not ever really left not even. When his deputies are killed by a maniac, he is faced with the challenge of attempting to avenge their deaths without violating his. Our sound stages, totaling more than 90,000 square feet, have been designed to provide the acoustically isolated environment necessary for quality film production. He is a producer and actor, known for challenge 1974, the brass ring 1974 and seabo 1978. Rutherford county line aka damons law full movie sardus video store. Earl owensby plays sheriff damon husky of rutherford county, north carolina.
In rutherford county, damon huskeys rules were the only rules. The widow of the late rutherford county sheriff damon huskey, margie huskey, was surrounded by family members friday night at the pavilion on park square pops in forest city for the showing of the rutherford county line, also known as damons law. You can see the names of the movies, their budget, years of release and the money gained from the screening of the certain movie. The tale chronicles the time leading up to, and the aftermath of, the infamous 1979 murder of the. County line aka damons law was not only filmed in rutherfordton, it was. Tragic day remembered three slain lawmen remembered by. Additionally, we have a 20x40x10deep underwater filming pool equipped with seven film ports and lighting. These dvds will play on any dvd player anywhere in the world region. Have you ever watched a movie and wondered if the scenic landscape was a real. The studio was responsible for the development, production, and distribution of dozens of lowbudget action films distributed mostly to outdoor drivein and grindhouse. Earl owensby plays sheriff damon husky of rutherford county, north.
Damons law is a 1987 american action film that follows the events and criminal cases that sheriff damon huskey encounters while working for rutherford county, north carolina. New the vulture vhs congress video 1989 oop rare horror cult b movie sealed. The last movie we did the rutherford county line, 1987. Book shares details of 1979 rutherford county shootings. This is one of the finest moviesdocumenteries ive ever seen, not comming from a hollywood studio, and must say that the earl owensby studios in shelby nc and writer went to great lengths to make the 1988 movie, the life and times of sheriff damen husky played by earl owensby and the 1979 killing of 2 rutherford county sheriffs deputies millard owen messersmith and roy husky and north. Earl owensby earl owensby 4 the greenville piedmont, june 24, 1982 thats earl owensby, founder, producer and sometimes star whose movie company turns a healthy profit with his surefire formula shelby, n. Rutherford county line is the reallife story of an eventempered north. Cast and crew credits for rutherford county line, the, 1988, directed by thom mcintyre, with earl owensby, terry laughlin, marilyn carter, at turner classic movies. The rutherford county line 1985 based on the career of damon huskey, a respected north carolina sheriff with eventempered law enforcement tactics. The rutherford county line 1987 starring earl owensby on dvd.
The movie was produced by earl owensby in 1987 and depicts huskeys career. It had a good feel about it, and i got a lot of comments about. He was a filmmaker in the ed wood mold who made movies in and around the cleveland county, north carolina area back in the 1970s and 1980s. North carolinabased film producer earl owensby makes and occasionally acts in lowbudget drivein style movies. Apr 12, 2019 the story was made into a movie in 1987 called damons law, also known as the rutherford county line, starring shelby actor and filmmaker earl owensby. Based on actual events, the film characterizes how huskey, played by earl owensby, handles each. The rutherford county line 1985 cast and crew moviefone. My interview with legendary filmmaker earl owensby. Rutherford county line aka damons law full movie youtube. Huskey played by earl owensby, who served as sheriff of rutherford county. The life of sheriff damon huskey and his manhunt for the man who killed his brother. Earl owensby filmography here you can learn about the movies earl owensby acted in. The movie won a 1990 oscar for best effects and visual effects, and it was nominated for oscars for best art and set direction, best cinematography and best sound. Apr 06, 2019 rutherford county line aka damons law full movie sardus video store.
Based on actual events, the film characterizes how huskey, played by earl owensby, handles each case as well in some instances. Source for information on the rutherford county line. The challenge vhs earl owensby studios collectors edition. Earl owensby studios sonicwbii wiki fandom powered by wikia. With earl owensby, terry loughlin, marilyn carter, dean whitworth. This is one of the finest moviesdocumenteries ive ever seen, not comming from a hollywood studio, and must say that the earl owensby studios in shelby nc. This is one of the finest movies documenteries ive ever seen, not comming from a hollywood studio, and must say that the earl owensby studios in shelby nc and writer went to great lengths to make the 1988 movie, the life and times of sheriff damen husky played by earl owensby and the 1979 killing of 2 rutherford county sheriffs deputies millard owen messersmith and roy husky and north. Earl owensby earl owensby 6 the charlotte observer, oct. Prominent in the collection are items that document the 41year career of shelbys movie maverick, earl owensby. Before wilmington, states movie capital was shelby north.
He was known as the the dixie demille or the king of the subbs. The movie was shown at the pops in downtown forest city. This sale is for the rutherford county line 1987 starring earl owensby on dvd. Mar 29, 2009 we watched an earl owensby movie, the rutherford county line, last night. Movie night commemorates 40th anniversary rutherford weekly. The second event of the evening was the showing of rutherford county line, the earl owensby film that dramatizes the events of may 31, 1979. The selfmade movie mogul by joann rhetts movie writer part one pine, honeysuckle and mountain laurel twine on the air into a nosegay of summer and south in the kudzudraped remains of earl owensbys childhood home. Museum of history will host a talk with earl owensby, the filmmaker who produced a host of lowbudget action films in the 70s and 80s and made shelby the birthplace of the states film industry. The rutherford county line 1987 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.