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The Sheepman (1958)

 -  Comedy | Western  -  7 May 1958 (USA)
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A stranger in a Western cattle-town behaves with remarkable self-assurance, establishing himself as a man to be reckoned with. The reason appears with his stock: a herd of sheep, which he ... See full summary »

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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 nominations. See more awards »
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Cast

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Jason Sweet
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Dell Payton
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Col. Stephen Bedford / Johnny Bledsoe
Mickey Shaughnessy ...
Jumbo McCall
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Milt Masters
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Frank Payton
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Chocktaw Neal
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Robert 'Buzz' Henry ...
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A stranger in a Western cattle-town behaves with remarkable self-assurance, establishing himself as a man to be reckoned with. The reason appears with his stock: a herd of sheep, which he intends to graze on the range. The horrified inhabitants decide to run him out at all costs. Written by David Levene <D.S.Levene@durham.ac.uk>

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They called him the STRANGER WITH A GUN...

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Comedy | Western

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7 May 1958 (USA)  »

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Stranger with a Gun  »

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(Westrex Recording System)

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2.35 : 1
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The action is supposed to be in the summer, specifically around the Fourth of July, as evidenced by the town holding a July 4th party. But outdoor Fall colors are clearly in evidence throughout the film. See more »

Quotes

Angelo: How come you get into the sheep business, boss?
Jason Sweet: Well, I'll tell ya, Angelo. You see, it's this way. I just got tired of kicking cows around. You know how dumb they are.
Angelo: And you think sheep are smarter?
Jason Sweet: Oh, no, no. They're dumber. Only their easier kicking...and woollier.
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Referenced in Shower of Stars: Episode #4.7 (1958) See more »

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Funny Western
22 March 2011 | by See all my reviews

A man comes into a town to settle down with his flock of sheep, something that does not sit well with the resident cattlemen. The film contains a number of funny characters. About the only character who's serious is future funny man Nielsen as the villain who rules the town until Ford arrives. Ford is terrific in the title role of an easygoing fellow who just wants to settle down with his sheep. MacLaine is charming as a feisty young woman who is betrothed to Nielsen, unaware of his shady past. The supporting cast includes such veterans as Buchanan, Shaughnessy, and Pickens. Under the capable direction of veteran Marshall, the film moves at a breezy pace.


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