Natchez Trace (also known as Bandits of the Natchez Trace) is a 1960 American film starring Zachary Scott, Marcia Henderson, and William Campbell, produced by Lloyd Royal and Tom Garraway, and directed by Alan Crosland Jr.[1] The now-lost film was based on a novel of the same name by William Bradford Huie.[2][3]
Prior to filming commencing, both the film's director and second lead were swapped. Actor Gene Nelson had originally been cast as the film's second lead, however Nelson was hospitalized following an injury sustained during rehearsals, causing the role to be taken over by William Campbell.[7] Director Ray Nazarro was originally slated to direct the film, however a scheduling conflict precluded his participation, causing the producers to offer the job to Crosland.[8]