Hawmps! (1976): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Hawmps! is a 1976 comedy western directed by Joe Camp, starring Slim Pickens, James Hampton and Denver Pyle. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Joe Camp
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Mulberry Square Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hawmps! About?
The premise of Hawmps! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hapless Army officer and his loyal companion attempt to revolutionize the Texas cavalry by introducing camels instead of horses. Their ambitious plan quickly spirals into hilarious chaos as they struggle to adapt the unfamiliar animals to the challenging terrain of the American West, encountering resistance and unexpected complications along the way.
Hawmps! Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- year 1854
- texas
- u.s. cavalry
- army fort
- desert race
- thirst
- water hole
- experiment
- lieutenant
- renegade indian
- artillery
- sergeant
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- grandfather
- fort commander
- cannon fire
- saloon brawl
- gang of outlaws
- rifle
- hideout
- taken prisoner
- molasses
- riding lesson
- horse
- escape from jail
- saber
- shootout
- storytelling
- 1850s
- novel
- camel
- cavalry
- wild west
- desert
- old west
- outlaw
- based on true story
- independent film
Hawmps! Cast
Slim Pickens leads the cast, with James Hampton and Denver Pyle. Directed by Joe Camp; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Joe Camp
Also Starring in Hawmps!
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Hawmps! Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hawmps! 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
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IMDb 5.4 /10
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
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TMDB 43% User score
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Hawmps! Plot Summary
What happens in Hawmps! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Howard Clemmons captivates his grandchildren with engaging stories of his adventurous past, he transports them back to the year 1854. At this time, Clemmons, portrayed by Slim Pickens, was a young U.S. Cavalry Lieutenant thrust into an unusual experiment. Lacking seniority and notable influence within the army, Clemmons was selected for his modest demeanor to spearhead a remarkable project: employing camels as cavalry mounts in the arid landscapes of the southwestern United States.
Full summary
The whole story of Hawmps!, scene by scene
Hawmps! Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hawmps!.
How Well Do You Know Hawmps!?
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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Hawmps! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hawmps!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hawmps!?
Hawmps! runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Hawmps! released?
Hawmps! was released on May 20, 1976.
Who directed Hawmps!?
Hawmps! was directed by Joe Camp.
More films by Joe Camp Who is in the cast of Hawmps!?
Hawmps! stars Slim Pickens, James Hampton and Denver Pyle, among 9 credited actors.
How is Hawmps! rated?
Hawmps! has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 50 on Metacritic and 43% on TMDB.
Does Hawmps! have a post-credit scene?
No. Hawmps! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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