The Ballad of Josie
“IT'S QUICK-DRAW DORIS!”
Synopsis
A frontier widow aims to raise sheep despite a cattle rancher in old Wyoming.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Ballad of Josie (1967) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-26
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Doris Day
Josie
Peter Graves
Jason Meredith
George Kennedy
Arch Ogden
Andy Devine
Judge Tatum
William Talman
Charlie
David Hartman
Fonse
Guy Raymond
Doc
Audrey Christie
Annabelle
Karen Jensen
Deborah
Elisabeth Fraser
Widow Renfrew
Linda Meiklejohn
Jenny
Shirley O'Hara
Elizabeth
Timothy Scott
Klugg
Don Stroud
Bratsch
Paul Fix
Alpheus
Harry Carey Jr.
Mooney (as Harry Carey)
John Fiedler
Simpson
Robert Lowery
Whit
Release History & Theatrical Window
(New York City, New York)
Festival / Special Debut
February 21, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Swanton
- Original Score
- Frank De Vol
- Original Title
- The Ballad of Josie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew V. McLaglen
Harold Swanton
Frank De Vol
Milton Krasner
Fred A. Chulack, Otho Lovering
Martin Melcher, Norman Macdonnell
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew V. McLaglen
Director
Harold Swanton
Writer
Fred A. Chulack
Editor
Otho Lovering
Editor
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Norman Macdonnell
Producer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Ballad of Josie.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Ballad of Josie.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Missing Mine
list_Western
Movies categorized under Western
Movies I've seen
Top 25 TV Shows Per Year (1970–2025)
Automatically generated top-rated TV shows per year (Sonarr compatible)
Westerns
Similar Titles to The Ballad of Josie
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.7
7.3
9.0
7.1
5.3
6.6
6.0
7.1
6.6
7.1
5.0
6.7
6.2
6.2
6.5
5.1
6.0
6.2
6.5
4.3
More Like The Ballad of Josie
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Ballad of Josie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ballad of Josie about?
A frontier widow aims to raise sheep despite a cattle rancher in old Wyoming.
Who directed The Ballad of Josie?
The Ballad of Josie was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
Who stars in The Ballad of Josie?
The principal cast of The Ballad of Josie includes Doris Day, Peter Graves, George Kennedy, Andy Devine, William Talman.
When was The Ballad of Josie released and how long is it?
The Ballad of Josie was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ballad of Josie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ballad of Josie was composed by Frank De Vol.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ballad of Josie?
The Ballad of Josie holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).