Coogan’s Bluff (1968): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Coogan’s Bluff is a 1968 crime thriller starring Clint Eastwood as Coogan, Don Stroud and Betty Field. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $3.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Coogan’s Bluff About?
The premise of Coogan’s Bluff without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A fearless Arizona deputy sheriff, Coogan, travels to New York to retrieve a prisoner. When the inmate escapes during the airport transfer, Coogan pursues him through the cold, unforgiving city, confronting a ruthless killer amid a landscape that seems to lack any compassion.
Coogan’s Bluff Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- arizona
- new york city
- extradition
- fugitive
- rogue cop
- native american
- flirting
- bluffing
- psychedelia
- deputy sheriff
- sheriff
- sexism
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- city country contrast
- motorcycle chase
- arrest
- cowboy hat
- desert
- nightclub
- fish out of water
- chase
- helicopter
- character name in title
- anti hero
- bureaucracy
- psychiatric hospital
- ambush
- manhunt
- hotel
- knocked unconscious
- female nudity
- bar fight
- prostitute
- sex scene
- stetson
- fistfight
- jeep
- sexual harassment
- body paint
- go go dancer
- punched in the face
- pool hall
- soap
- homosexual
- handcuffs
- mountain
- stakeout
- restaurant
- hospital
- cigarette smoking
- bathtub
Coogan’s Bluff Cast & Characters
Clint Eastwood leads the cast as Coogan, with Don Stroud as James Ringerman and Betty Field as Ellen Ringerman.
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Lee J. Cobb as Lt. McElroy
Also Starring in Coogan’s Bluff
· 46 more- Al Ruban Detective (uncredited)
- Susan Clark Julie Roth
- Tisha Sterling Linny Raven
- David Doyle Pushie
- Seymour Cassel Young Hood
- Marjorie Bennett Mrs. Fowler
- Don Siegel Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
- James Edwards Sgt. Jackson
- Tom Tully Sheriff McCrea
- Kristoffer Tabori Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
- James McEachin Man (uncredited)
- Robert Osterloh Deputy (uncredited)
- David Brandon Hippie Boy (uncredited)
- Louis Zorich Taxi Driver
- Eve Brent Hooker (uncredited)
- Antonia Rey Mrs. Amador
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- Kathleen O'Malley Woman (uncredited)
- Albert Popwell Wonderful Digby
- Larry Duran Zig Zag (uncredited)
- Conrad Bain Madison Avenue Man
- James McCallion Room Clerk
- James Oliver Hip Type (uncredited)
- Allen Pinson Whippy (uncredited)
- Ted Jacques Detective (uncredited)
- Clifford A. Pellow Waiter (uncredited)
- James Gavin Ferguson
- Rudy Diaz Running Bear
- Albert Henderson Desk Sergeant
- Diki Lerner Gay Boy at Pigeon-Toed Orange Peel (uncredited)
- Jerry Summers Good Eyes
- James Dukas Prison Hospital Doctor (uncredited)
- Meg Myles Big Red
- Jess Osuna Prison Hospital Guard
- Syl Lamont Manager
- James Joyce Man at Pigeon-Toed Orange Peel (uncredited)
- Scott Hale Dr. Scott (uncredited)
- Melodie Johnson Millie
- Linda Clifford Hippie Girl (uncredited)
- John Coe Bellboy
- Diana Rose Psychedelic Paint Girl (uncredited)
- Marya Henriques Go-Go Dancer
- Skip Battyn Omega
- Andy Epper Pool Player (uncredited)
- George Fargo Gay Boy at Pigeon-Toed Orange Peel (uncredited)
- Colleen Thornton Hippie Twin (uncredited)
- Maureen Thornton Hippie Twin (uncredited)
Coogan’s Bluff Plot Summary
What happens in Coogan’s Bluff from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Walter ‘Walt’ Coogan, a deputy sheriff of Piute County, Arizona, Clint Eastwood is sent to New York City to extradite the escaped killer James Ringerman. NYPD Detective Lieutenant Lee J. Cobb informs him that Ringerman is recovering from an LSD overdose and will not be released without extradition papers stamped by the New York State Supreme Court. The case immediately pits a rural lawman against a big-city system, and Coogan must navigate unfamiliar rules while keeping his own sense of duty intact.
Full summary
The whole story of Coogan’s Bluff, scene by scene
Coogan’s Bluff Box Office
Coogan’s Bluff grossed $3.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.1M
- US & Canada
- $3.1M
Coogan’s Bluff Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip The Legendary Poolhall Fight
How Well Do You Know Coogan’s Bluff?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Deputy Sheriff Walt Coogan?
Cars in Coogan’s Bluff
21 cars on screen, including the Jeep CJ-6 and the Triumph T 100 R Daytona.
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1963 Dodge 440 Minor role
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Coogan’s Bluff FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Coogan’s Bluff, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Coogan’s Bluff?
Coogan’s Bluff runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Coogan’s Bluff released?
Coogan’s Bluff was released on October 2, 1968.
Who is in the cast of Coogan’s Bluff?
Coogan’s Bluff stars Clint Eastwood as Coogan, Don Stroud as James Ringerman and Betty Field as Ellen Ringerman, among 50 credited actors.
How much did Coogan’s Bluff make at the box office?
Coogan’s Bluff grossed $3.1 million worldwide.
Does Coogan’s Bluff have a post-credit scene?
No. Coogan’s Bluff has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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