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Support Your Local Sheriff

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Support Your Local Sheriff
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1hr 32min
Genres:
Comedy,Western
Release:
1969
Director:
Burt Kennedy
Distributor:
MGM
Starring:
James Garner, Joan Hackett, Walter Brennan  ...more
Synopsis: James Garner is a nothing short of a delight in this western spoof that stands western clichés on their ears. The film takes place in the small western town of Calender, a town that experiences a gold rush when gold is discovered in an open grave by Prudy Perkins (Joan Hackett). As gold prospectors flood in and out of town, the Danby clan, anxious to take advantage of the situation (since their ranch blocks the main road out of town) levies a 20% tribute on every gold shipment that passes through. ... Full Synopsis
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Craig Butler, AMG Review
Along with Cat Ballou and Blazing Saddles, Support Your Local Sheriff ranks way up high on many people's list of essential comic Westerns -- and with good reason. While it lacks the lunacy of the Mel Brooks classic and is perhaps a trifle less sure-handed than Cat Ballou, Sheriff is a delight on its own terms. A huge portion of the credit is due to James Garner's perfect performance. Jason McCullough ... Full Review
Featured Cast
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James Garner
Jason McCullough
Joan Hackett
Prudy Perkins
Walter Brennan
Pa Danby
Harry Morgan
Olly Perkins
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