The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County

1970 1h 39m EN

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 6

ActionComedyWesternRomance

Synopsis

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A simple-minded blacksmith named Charley, well loved by the townsfolk, saves for a year to send off for a mail-order bride.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Dan Blocker
Charley
Nanette Fabray
Sadie
Jim Backus
Staunch
Wally Cox
Mr. Bester
Jack Elam
Kittrick
Henry Jones
Hanson
Mickey Rooney
Indian Tom
Noah Beery Jr.
Eddie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Anton Leader
Writers: Ranald MacDougall
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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56 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CAST

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Directed by Anton Leader, shot by Richard L. Rawlings. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Lyn Murray. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Richard G. Wray shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Dan Blocker and Nanette Fabray and Jim Backus carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0065560 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Anton Leader directs. Richard L. Rawlings behind the camera. Lyn Murray scores. Richard G. Wray cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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156 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Anton Leader, shot by Richard L. Rawlings. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Lyn Murray. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Richard G. Wray shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Dan Blocker and Nanette Fabray and Jim Backus carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0065560 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.