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Cahill: United States Marshal (1973): Cast

Cahill: United States Marshal (1973) movie poster

Cahill: United States Marshal is a 1973 drama western directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, starring John Wayne as J.D. Cahill, Gary Grimes and Clay O'Brien. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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Cahill: United States Marshal (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Genres
Western , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cahill: United States Marshal About?

The premise of Cahill: United States Marshal without spoilers.

J.D. Cahill, the toughest U.S. Marshal whose name alone intimidates criminals, is thrust into a personal crisis when his two young sons, craving his attention, impulsively attempt a bank robbery. Their reckless act forces the hardened lawman and his boys to confront a dangerous test of courage and loyalty, with far more trouble than they imagined.

Cahill: United States Marshal Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • escape from jail
  • rifle
  • character name as title
  • surname as title
  • encampment
  • sheriff
  • single father
  • apache
  • police officer killed
  • rainstorm
  • arson
  • jail
+38 more
  • boot
  • widower
  • chase
  • cigar smoking
  • 17 year old
  • 17 year old boy
  • gang
  • ends with a freeze frame
  • comanche indian
  • u.s. marshal
  • brother brother relationship
  • knife thrown in chest
  • buckboard
  • hidden money
  • broken leg
  • pneumonia
  • sick child
  • tracker
  • knocked off a horse
  • scene before opening credits
  • deputize
  • fire
  • diversionary tactic
  • knife throwing
  • arrest
  • outlaw gang
  • one against many
  • badge
  • dual wield
  • revolver
  • colt .45
  • shootout
  • showdown
  • knife
  • opening action scene
  • ambush
  • cowboy
  • cowboy hat
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Cast & crew

Cahill: United States Marshal Cast & Characters

John Wayne leads the cast as J.D. Cahill, with Gary Grimes as Daniel "Danny" Cahill and Clay O'Brien as Billy Joe Cahill. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen; 26 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Cahill: United States Marshal

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From the director

More from Andrew V. McLaglen

More films directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, best-rated first: ffolkes, McLintock!, Cahill U.S. Marshal and The Last Hard Men.

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Videos

Cahill: United States Marshal Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.

Trailer
  • Clip Cahill Takes on Fraser's Gang
  • Clip The Bank Robbery
Details

Cahill: United States Marshal Also Known As

24 alternative titles, including “Cahill US Marshal” and “Xerife do Oeste”.

Also known as
  • Cahill US Marshal
  • Xerife do Oeste
  • Synowie szeryfa
  • Les cordes de la potence
  • Kanlı Topraklar
  • Cahill: U.S. Marshall
  • 美国警长
  • Geier kennen kein Erbarmen
  • La soga de la horca
  • La stella di latta
  • Cahill, az USA békebírája
  • Justiça de Cahill
+12 more
  • שריף העיירה
  • U. S. marshal
  • Cahill - O Xerife do Oeste
  • Bizim Babamız Şerif
  • 존 웨인의 US 마샬
  • Жестяная звезда
  • 父子三英豪
  • ビッグケーヒル
  • Τετάρτη πρωί, η εκτέλεση
  • La soga de la forca
  • Sheriffens værste job
  • Cahill - Lännen sheriffi

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Cahill: United States Marshal FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cahill: United States Marshal, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cahill: United States Marshal?

Cahill: United States Marshal runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Cahill: United States Marshal released?

Cahill: United States Marshal was released on July 11, 1973.

Who directed Cahill: United States Marshal?

Cahill: United States Marshal was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.

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Who is in the cast of Cahill: United States Marshal?

Cahill: United States Marshal stars John Wayne as J.D. Cahill, Gary Grimes as Daniel "Danny" Cahill and Clay O'Brien as Billy Joe Cahill, among 26 credited actors.

Does Cahill: United States Marshal have a post-credit scene?

No. Cahill: United States Marshal has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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