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Cow Country

  • 19531953
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
149
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Peggie Castle, Robert Lowery, and Edmond O'Brien in Cow Country (1953)
  • Western
In 1875, the collapse of the world beef market creates hardships for Texas cattle growers. In Garnet Basin, many cattlemen are forced to sell their cattle for low prices. Processed in render... Read allIn 1875, the collapse of the world beef market creates hardships for Texas cattle growers. In Garnet Basin, many cattlemen are forced to sell their cattle for low prices. Processed in rendering plants, they're only used for their hides, fats and oils, tallow for soap and fertiliz... Read allIn 1875, the collapse of the world beef market creates hardships for Texas cattle growers. In Garnet Basin, many cattlemen are forced to sell their cattle for low prices. Processed in rendering plants, they're only used for their hides, fats and oils, tallow for soap and fertilizers. Without sufficient funds, many ranchers face foreclosures on their lands. Greedy loca... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
149
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Lesley Selander
  • Writers
    • Adele Buffington(screenplay)
    • Thomas W. Blackburn(adaptation)
    • Curtis Bishop(novel "Shadow Range")
  • Stars
    • Edmond O'Brien
    • Helen Westcott
    • Robert Lowery
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  • Director
    • Lesley Selander
  • Writers
    • Adele Buffington(screenplay)
    • Thomas W. Blackburn(adaptation)
    • Curtis Bishop(novel "Shadow Range")
  • Stars
    • Edmond O'Brien
    • Helen Westcott
    • Robert Lowery
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    • 6User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Peggie Castle, Robert Lowery, Edmond O'Brien, and Helen Westcott in Cow Country (1953)
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    Peggie Castle and Robert Lowery in Cow Country (1953)
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    Robert Lowery, Edmond O'Brien, and Helen Westcott in Cow Country (1953)
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    Edmond O'Brien
    Edmond O'Brien
    • Ben Anthonyas Ben Anthony
    Helen Westcott
    Helen Westcott
    • Linda Garnetas Linda Garnet
    Robert Lowery
    Robert Lowery
    • Harry Odellas Harry Odell
    • (as Bob Lowry)
    Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane
    • Marvin Parkeras Marvin Parker
    Peggie Castle
    Peggie Castle
    • Melba Sykesas Melba Sykes
    Robert Barrat
    Robert Barrat
    • Walt Garnetas Walt Garnet
    • (as Robert H. Barrat)
    James Millican
    James Millican
    • Fritz Warneras Fritz Warner
    Don Beddoe
    Don Beddoe
    • Joe Davisas Joe Davis
    Robert J. Wilke
    Robert J. Wilke
    • Sledgeas Sledge
    Raymond Hatton
    Raymond Hatton
    • Smokeyas Smokey
    Chuck Courtney
    Chuck Courtney
    • Tomas Tom
    • (as Charles Courtney)
    Steve Clark
    Steve Clark
    • Skeeteras Skeeter
    Rory Mallinson
    Rory Mallinson
    • Tim Sykesas Tim Sykes
    Marshall Reed
    Marshall Reed
    • Rileyas Riley
    Chuck Roberson
    Chuck Roberson
    • Stubbyas Stubby
    • (as Brett Houston)
    Tom Tyler
    Tom Tyler
    • Peteas Pete
    Sam Flint
    Sam Flint
    • Maitlandas Maitland
    Jack Ingram
    Jack Ingram
    • Terrellas Terrell
    • Director
      • Lesley Selander
    • Writers
      • Adele Buffington(screenplay)
      • Thomas W. Blackburn(adaptation)
      • Curtis Bishop(novel "Shadow Range")
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    7/10
    Beef and Beauty.
    Cow Country is directed by Lesley Selander and adapted to screenplay by Adele Buffington from Curtis Bishop's novel "Shadow Range". It stars Edmond O'Brien, Helen Westcott, Robert Lowery, Barton MacLane, Peggie Castle, Robert Barrat, James Millican, Don Beddoe and Robert J. Wilke. Music is by Edward Kay and cinematography by Harry Neumann.

    Texas ranchers led by floating cowboy Ben Anthony (O'Brien) fight to save their land from crooked banker Marvin Parker (MacLane) and his hired thugs.

    We are at the beef collapse of 1875 and this forms an interesting narrative backdrop. Pic is conventional, though, yet it never lacks for in efforts to entertain. There's a ready amount of chases, punch-ups and shootings, all laced with nefarious or heroic deeds, and although the ladies are beautiful, they unfortunately fall foul of under written romantic arcs - though we do get a quite glorious whipping sequence courtesy of Melba (Castle).

    It's all very routine but there's enough here for the undemanding Western fan to enjoy, with good casting and performances helping things along. 6.5/10
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    • Release date
      • April 26, 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mit Winchester und Peitsche
    • Filming locations
      • Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park - 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Scott R. Dunlap Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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