Cat Ballou
1965 · Movie · NR · 97 min · ★ 6.4 · 75% critics
A woman out for revenge after her father is murdered hires a famous gunman, only to find he’s nothing like she expected. As she pushes forward with her plan, the story blends Western danger with unexpected comedy and surprises along the way.
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Details
- Years
- 1965
- Release date
- 1965-06-24
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Critic score
- 75/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (277 votes)
About
If you want a lighthearted Western parody with plenty of humor and catchy musical storytelling, Cat Ballou fits the bill; Not for you if you dislike uneven comedy or want a more consistently serious revenge Western.
Pros: uproarious laughs; memorable music; standout double role | Cons: uneven jokes; some dark beats; story can feel rushed
Themes
- daughter
- gunslinger
- wyoming, usa
- based on novel or book
- ranch
- alcoholic
- train robbery
- fratricide
- saved from hanging
- female outlaw
- singing narrator
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1966
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1966 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment · 1966 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1966 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1966 · nominated
Cast & crew
Jane Fonda
as Catherine 'Cat' Ballou
Michael Callan
as Clay Boone
Lee Marvin
as Kid Shelleen / Tim Strawn
Dwayne Hickman
as Jed
Tom Nardini
as Jackson Two-Bears
John Marley
as Frankie Ballou
Nat King Cole
as Shouter - Sunrise Kid
Stubby Kaye
as Shouter - Sam the Shade
Reginald Denny
as Sir Harry Percival
Jay C. Flippen
as Sheriff Cardigan
Directed by Elliot Silverstein