Fauss has taken the lead. Cast Robert Redford - Halsy Knox Michael J. Pollard - Little Fauss Lauren Hutton - Rita Nebraska Noah Beery, Jr. - Seally Fauss (billed as Noah Beery) Lucille Benson - Mom Fauss Ray Ballard - Photographer Linda Gaye Scott - Moneth Erin O'Reilly - Sylvene McFall Ben Archibek - Rick Nifty (billed as Benjamin Archibek) Soundtrack album A soundtrack album was released in 1971 on Columbia Records, produced by Bob Johnston and featuring the songs by Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins featured in the film. Production After Robert Redford dropped out of Blue (1968), Paramount sued him for violating his three-picture deal; the lawsuit was dropped in his agreement to play Halsy in May 1969. Michael J. Pollard was cast as Fauss the following month and was paid $175,000 for the role. Barbara Hershey and James Victor were also considered for roles in the film. Principal photography began on June 16, 1969, in Phoenix, Arizona. Filming moved to Antelope Valley and Palo Alto, California in August, with Redford commuting between the set and the studio's soundstages in Hollywood to finish filming scenes for Downhill Racer (1969). Filming completed in mid-September. Release Little Faust and Big Halsey premiered at in New York City on October 21, 1970 and began an exclusive engagement one week later at the National Theatre in Westwood, California. The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reports an approval rating of 33% based on six reviews, with an average rating of 4.8/10. See also List of American films of 1970 References External links 1970 films 1970s buddy comedy-drama films 1970s road comedy-drama films 1970s sports comedy-drama films American auto racing films American buddy comedy-drama films American road comedy-drama films American sports comedy-drama films 1970s English-language films Films directed by Sidney J. Furie Films set in Maricopa County, Arizona Films set in California Motorcycle racing films Paramount Pictures films 1970s American films