The Sheepman(1958)
“They called him the STRANGER WITH A GUN...”
Overview
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.
Director
George Marshall
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Glenn Ford
as Jason Sweet
Shirley MacLaine
as Dell Payton
Leslie Nielsen
as Stephen Bedford / Johnny Bledsoe
Mickey Shaughnessy
as "Jumbo" McCall
Edgar Buchanan
as Milt Masters
Willis Bouchey
as Frank Payton
Pernell Roberts
as Chocktaw Neal
Slim Pickens
as Marshal
Robert "Buzz" Henry
as Red
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
as Angelo
Wes Hudman
as Curly (uncredited)
Percy Helton
as Station Master (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1958
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Where can I watch The Sheepman?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Sheepman (1958).
What is The Sheepman about?▼
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.
Who directed The Sheepman?▼
The Sheepman was directed by George Marshall and released in 1958. It is a western, comedy film.
How long is The Sheepman?▼
The Sheepman has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in The Sheepman?▼
The cast of The Sheepman includes Glenn Ford as Jason Sweet, Shirley MacLaine as Dell Payton, Leslie Nielsen as Stephen Bedford / Johnny Bledsoe, Mickey Shaughnessy as "Jumbo" McCall, Edgar Buchanan as Milt Masters and more.
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