The Ballad of Cable Hogue * Quotes
Release date: 05/13/1970
Runtime: 121 min
"The Ballad of Cable Hogue" is a 1970 American western film directed by Sam Peckinpah. The main roles are played by Jason Robards, Stella Stevens and David Warner.
The plot of the film revolves around gambler and outlaw Cable Hogue (Robards), who is abandoned in the desert and struggles to survive. When he discovers a water source, he decides to set up a stagecoach station there. Soon after, he meets prostitute Hildy (Stevens), with whom he forms a relationship, and the Reverend Joshua Sloane (Warner), who helps him build a church. But when Cable learns that Hildy has been cheating on him and Joshua has been lying to him, he plots his revenge.
The film's camerawork was handled by Lucien Ballard and features the use of wide shots and unusual perspectives.
The film highlights various themes such as friendship, love and revenge, while also questioning the morality of decisions. The western was well received by critics and audiences alike and is considered a classic of the genre. The acting performances of Robards, Stevens and Warner were particularly praised.
The plot of the film revolves around gambler and outlaw Cable Hogue (Robards), who is abandoned in the desert and struggles to survive. When he discovers a water source, he decides to set up a stagecoach station there. Soon after, he meets prostitute Hildy (Stevens), with whom he forms a relationship, and the Reverend Joshua Sloane (Warner), who helps him build a church. But when Cable learns that Hildy has been cheating on him and Joshua has been lying to him, he plots his revenge.
The film's camerawork was handled by Lucien Ballard and features the use of wide shots and unusual perspectives.
The film highlights various themes such as friendship, love and revenge, while also questioning the morality of decisions. The western was well received by critics and audiences alike and is considered a classic of the genre. The acting performances of Robards, Stevens and Warner were particularly praised.
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Cast (partial)
Jason Robards (Cable Hogue), Stella Stevens (Hildy), David Warner (Joshua), L.Q. Jones (Taggart), William Mims (Jensen) (more...)
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