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The Sheepman

1958 · 85 min · Director: George Marshall

The Sheepman (1958) is a western, directed by George Marshall. It stars Glenn Ford and Shirley MacLaine. The 85-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What The Sheepman Is About

A stranger rides into a cattle town and makes it clear from the first day that he defers to nobody, taking on a fight and a gun without blinking. Then his stock arrives and the reason becomes plain: he has come with a flock of sheep and he intends to graze them on the range. For a cattle town that means war, and they decide to run him out whatever it takes. It turns a western staple into comedy and moves quickly and cheerfully. Glenn Ford leads, with Shirley MacLaine and Leslie Nielsen opposite him, and seeing Nielsen play a straight villain before the comedy years is a pleasure of its own. George Marshall directs.

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What is The Sheepman about?

A stranger rides into a cattle town and makes it clear from the first day that he defers to nobody, taking on a fight and a gun without blinking. Then his stock arrives and the reason becomes plain: he has come with a flock of sheep and he intends to graze them on the range.

Where can I watch The Sheepman?

The Sheepman is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Sheepman?

The Sheepman runs for 85 minutes (1h 25m).

When did The Sheepman come out?

The Sheepman was released in 1958.

Who directed The Sheepman?

The Sheepman was directed by George Marshall.

Who stars in The Sheepman?

The Sheepman stars Glenn Ford, Shirley MacLaine, Leslie Nielsen, Mickey Shaughnessy.

What is The Sheepman's rating?

The Sheepman holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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