Official movie poster for Jubal (1956), a western drama film

Jubal(1956)

THE SOMETIMES VIOLENT STORY OF A DRIFTIN' COWHAND!

6.9(91)1h 40m1956-02-25
WesternDrama

Jubal Synopsis

Jubal Troop is a cowboy who is found in a weakened condition, without a horse. He is given shelter at Shep Horgan's large ranch, where he quickly makes an enemy in foreman Pinky, a cattleman who accuses Jubal of carrying the smell of sheep.

Jubal (1956) is a western and drama film directed by Delmer Daves, released on February 25, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Glenn Ford, Ernest Borgnine, Rod Steiger and Valerie French. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 91 ratings.

Director:
Delmer Daves
Writers:
Russell S. Hughes, Paul Wellman, Delmer Daves
Producers:
William Fadiman
Cinematographer:
Charles Lawton Jr.
Composer:
David Raksin
Production:
Columbia Pictures
Status:
Released

Jubal (1956) Trailer

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Jubal Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 91 ratings.

John Chard

9/10

You know, sometimes I think it's givin' the good Lord the worst of it to say he invented people. Jubal is directed by Delmer Daves and adapted by Daves and Russell S. Hughes from the Paul Wellman novel Jubal Troop. It stars Glenn Ford, Ernest Borgnine, Rod Steiger, Charles Bronson, Valerie French & Felicia Farr. David Raksin scores the music and Charles Lawton Jr. is the cinematographer. Out of Columbia Pictures…

Reviewed on May 6, 2017

CinemaSerf

7/10

I wasn’t really an huge fan of Glenn Ford but he turns in a solid performance here as the wandering, and ailing, cowpoke “Jubal” who gets himself rescued and then hired by local rancher “Shep” (Ernest Borgnine). The latter man likes his mettle and attitude and soon makes him foreman, much to the chagrin of the trouble-making “Pinky” (Rod Steiger) and to the intrigue of his wife “Mae” (Valerie French). Though her…

Reviewed on March 23, 2025

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Jubal – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Jubal online?

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Jubal (1956) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Jubal?

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The main cast of Jubal (1956) includes Glenn Ford, Ernest Borgnine, Rod Steiger, Valerie French and Felicia Farr. The film was directed by Delmer Daves. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Jubal released?

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Jubal was released on February 25, 1956 and runs for 1h 40m.

Is Jubal worth watching?

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Jubal (1956) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 91 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Jubal?

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