The Sheepman
“They called him the STRANGER WITH A GUN...”
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.
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The Sheepman (1958) | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-17
Top Cast
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Glenn Ford
Jason Sweet
Shirley MacLaine
Dell Payton
Leslie Nielsen
Stephen Bedford / Johnny Bledsoe
Mickey Shaughnessy
"Jumbo" McCall
Edgar Buchanan
Milt Masters
Willis Bouchey
Frank Payton
Pernell Roberts
Chocktaw Neal
Slim Pickens
Marshal
Robert "Buzz" Henry
Red
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
Angelo
Wes Hudman
Curly (uncredited)
Percy Helton
Station Master (uncredited)
Roscoe Ates
Town Loafer (uncredited)
Norman Leavitt
Town Loafer (uncredited)
William Newell
Bartender (uncredited)
Forrest Lewis
Mr. Baker (uncredited)
Lee Tung Foo
Willie (uncredited)
Burt Mustin
Man on Stairs (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- William Bowers, James Edward Grant
- Original Score
- Jeff Alexander
- Original Title
- The Sheepman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
William Bowers, James Edward Grant, William Roberts
Jeff Alexander
Robert J. Bronner
Ralph E. Winters
Edmund Grainger
Department Leadership Roster
Robert J. Bronner
Director of Photography
Edmund Grainger
Producer
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
George Marshall
Director
Jeff Alexander
Original Music Composer
William Bowers
Screenplay
James Edward Grant
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sheepman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sheepman about?
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.
Who directed The Sheepman?
The Sheepman was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in The Sheepman?
The principal cast of The Sheepman includes Glenn Ford, Shirley MacLaine, Leslie Nielsen, Mickey Shaughnessy, Edgar Buchanan.
When was The Sheepman released and how long is it?
The Sheepman was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sheepman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sheepman was composed by Jeff Alexander.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sheepman?
The Sheepman holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).