Official movie poster for The Sheepman (1958), a western comedy film

The Sheepman(1958)

They called him the STRANGER WITH A GUN...

6.9(66)1h 25m1958-05-01
WesternComedy

The Sheepman Synopsis

A stranger in a Western cattle-town behaves with remarkable self-assurance, establishing himself as a man to be reckoned with. The reason appears with his stock: a herd of sheep, which he intends to graze on the range. The horrified inhabitants decide to run him out at all costs.

The Sheepman (1958) is a western and comedy film directed by George Marshall, released on May 1, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Glenn Ford, Shirley MacLaine, Leslie Nielsen and Mickey Shaughnessy. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 66 ratings.

Director:
George Marshall
Writers:
William Roberts, William Bowers, James Edward Grant
Producers:
Edmund Grainger
Cinematographer:
Robert J. Bronner
Composer:
Jeff Alexander
Production:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Status:
Released

The Sheepman (1958) Trailer

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The Sheepman Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 66 ratings.

John Chard

8/10

Nothing sheepish about this Beef and Lamb Hot Pot. The Sheepman is directed by George Marshall and written by William Bowers, James Edward Grant and William Roberts. It stars Glenn Ford, Shirley MacLaine, Leslie Nielsen, Mickey Shaughnessy, Edgar Buchanan, Willis Bouchey, Pernell Roberts, and Slim Pickens. Music is by Jeff Alexander and cinematography by Robert J. Bronner. Utterly delightful semi-comic Oater, The…

Reviewed on January 3, 2016

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The Sheepman – Frequently Asked Questions

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Who stars in The Sheepman?

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The main cast of The Sheepman (1958) includes Glenn Ford, Shirley MacLaine, Leslie Nielsen, Mickey Shaughnessy and Edgar Buchanan. The film was directed by George Marshall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Sheepman released?

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The Sheepman was released on May 1, 1958 and runs for 1h 25m.

Is The Sheepman worth watching?

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The Sheepman (1958) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 66 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.

Is there a trailer for The Sheepman?

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