BECAUSE
THEY'RE YOUNG(1960) Duane's first film
role, as himself, appearing at a High School Dance with The Rebels. The film
features an edited version of the Jamie track "Shazam". Although not
featured in the film, Duane's version of the theme became one of his biggest
hits.
A THUNDER OF DRUMS (1961) Duane plays Trooper Tully in
classic Cavalry-verus-Indians film. Duane plays guitar & banjo during
the film, including the self-composed "Fort Canby Dance", "Water From a Bad
Well" and "Portrait of Camden Yates".
THE WILD WESTERNERS (1962)
Duane has a major role as Deputy Clint Fallon & also composed the title
theme for the film. The soundtrack version was
later re-recorded by Duane for RCA.
THE SAVAGE SEVEN (1968) A violent "Indians-versus-motorcycle gang" film that
was refused a UK certificate but which has since become an underground
classic. Duane features as gang-member "Eddie" but has no musical involvment
in either the film or the soundtrack.
KONA COAST (1968)
Set in Hawaii, the film stars Richard Boone
as a seaman investigating the
cause of his daughter's death. Richard
invited Duane to appear in the
film, so the role of "Tiger Cat" was created
for him. Duane features on
both acoustic & electric guitar.