The Sheepman
(a.k.a. "Stranger With a Gun" -- US reissue 1958)

US (1958): Drama/Western

This film was touted as a comedy by some of MGM's publicity people. It really isn't, but this western does have its lighthearted moments. Glenn Ford stars as a hard-bitten sheep farmer, running up against the opposition of cattle ranchers. Shirley MacLaine is a no-nonsense frontier girl who becomes the bone of contention between Ford and cattle baron Leslie Nielsen. Ford is able to get a leg-up in the community by humiliating Nielsen's top gun (Mickey Shaughnessy) in public. The range war comes to an end when Ford and Nielsen go one-to-one. George Marshall directs for MGM. Cast also features Edgar Buchanan, Pernell Roberts and Slim Pickens. Because The Sheepman didn't do well in its initial engagements, MGM reissued the picture under the more aggressive title Stranger With a Gun. (Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide)

 Use this link to view the original theatrical trailer for The Sheepman on TCM.com.

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