Official movie poster for Waterhole #3 (1967), a western comedy film

Waterhole #3(1967)

This is the West as it really was. ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS!

5.9(20)1h 35m1967-10-10
WesternComedy

Waterhole #3 Synopsis

After a professional gambler kills a Confederate soldier, he finds a map pinpointing the location in the desert where stolen army gold bullion is buried. He plans to retrieve it, but others are searching for it too.

Waterhole #3 (1967) is a western and comedy film directed by William A. Graham, released on October 10, 1967 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars James Coburn, Carroll O'Connor, Margaret Blye and Claude Akins. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 20 ratings.

Director:
William A. Graham
Writers:
Joseph T. Steck, Robert R. Young
Producers:
Blake Edwards, Joseph T. Steck
Cinematographer:
Robert Burks
Composer:
Dave Grusin
Production:
Paramount Pictures, Geoffrey Productions
Status:
Released

Waterhole #3 Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 20 ratings.

Wuchak

6/10

**_A gambler and a sheriff team-up to steal gold bullion_** This is a quirky Western comedy in the tradition of "McLintock," "Cat Ballou" and "Texas Across the River” with the obsessive lust for lucre being inspired by “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” It’s about on par with “McLintock” and superior to “Cat Ballou,” but not on the level of "Texas Across the River,” at least in my opinion. The best part is the…

Reviewed on April 23, 2026

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Waterhole #3 – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Waterhole #3 online?

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Waterhole #3 (1967) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Waterhole #3?

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The main cast of Waterhole #3 (1967) includes James Coburn, Carroll O'Connor, Margaret Blye, Claude Akins and Timothy Carey. The film was directed by William A. Graham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Waterhole #3 released?

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Waterhole #3 was released on October 10, 1967 and runs for 1h 35m.

Is Waterhole #3 worth watching?

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Waterhole #3 (1967) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.