The Ballad of Cable Hogue
“Cable Hogue says … “Do unto others … as you would have others do unto you.””
Double-crossed and left without water in the desert, Cable Hogue is saved when he finds a spring. It is in just the right spot for a much needed rest stop on the local stagecoach line, and Hogue uses this to his advantage. He builds a house and makes money off the stagecoach passengers. Hildy, a prostitute from the nearest town, moves in with him. Hogue has everything going his way until the advent of the automobile ends the era of the stagecoach.
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| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
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| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Ballad of Cable Hogue
The Ballad of Cable Hogue is a 1970 English-language comedy, western and action film directed by Sam Peckinpah. The cast is led by Jason Robards, Stella Stevens, Slim Pickens. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Ballad of Cable Hogue was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 18, 1970, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sam Peckinpah
- Writers
- Edmund Penney, John Crawford, Gordon T. Dawson
- Release date
- March 18, 1970
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
The Ballad of Cable Hogue cast & crew
The Ballad of Cable Hogue was directed by Sam Peckinpah and written by Edmund Penney, John Crawford, and Gordon T. Dawson.
The cast features Jason Robards as Cable Hogue, Stella Stevens as Hildy, Slim Pickens as Ben Fairchild, David Warner as Joshua, L.Q. Jones as Taggart, and Strother Martin as Bowen.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Lucien Ballard, and it was produced by Sam Peckinpah and Phil Feldman.
Is The Ballad of Cable Hogue worth watching?
The Ballad of Cable Hogue holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 225 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, western, and action, The Ballad of Cable Hogue is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Ballad of Cable Hogue
Jason Robards
Cable Hogue
Stella Stevens
Hildy
Slim Pickens
Ben Fairchild
David Warner
Joshua
L.Q. Jones
Taggart
Strother Martin
Bowen
R.G. Armstrong
Quittner
Peter Whitney
Cushing
Gene Evans
Clete
William Mims
Jensen
Susan O'Connell
Claudia
Vaughn Taylor
Powell
The Ballad of Cable Hogue — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ballad of Cable Hogue in United States?
The Ballad of Cable Hogue is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Ballad of Cable Hogue in?
The Ballad of Cable Hogue is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Ballad of Cable Hogue?
The Ballad of Cable Hogue runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is The Ballad of Cable Hogue rated?
The Ballad of Cable Hogue is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 225 ratings.
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