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The Cheyenne Social Club (1970): Cast & Plot

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The Cheyenne Social Club is a 1970 comedy western directed by Gene Kelly, starring James Stewart as John O'Hanlan, Henry Fonda and Shirley Jones. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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The Cheyenne Social Club (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Gene Kelly
Genres
Comedy , Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Cheyenne Social Club About?

The premise of The Cheyenne Social Club without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two cowboys unexpectedly become the owners of a notorious western establishment known as the Cheyenne Social Club, a venue famed for catering to men’s pleasures. As they take charge, they must learn the club’s reputation, manage demanding patrons, and confront the pressures of running the most coveted spot in the frontier.

The Cheyenne Social Club Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • 1860s
  • cowboy
  • inheritance
  • brothel
  • prostitution
  • medicine show
  • lawyer
  • barroom brawl
  • henchman
  • song
  • singer
  • singing
+38 more
  • western band
  • musician
  • cheyenne wyoming
  • train track
  • railroad corral
  • railroad loading pen
  • railroad water tower
  • horse
  • wyoming
  • jail
  • sheriff
  • pecan
  • doctor
  • coffee
  • uncle
  • marriage proposal
  • friend
  • black eye
  • whiskey
  • steak
  • brother brother relationship
  • double entendre
  • doorbell
  • beating
  • shooting
  • shot to death
  • murder
  • fear
  • family relationships
  • year 1867
  • letter
  • punched in the face
  • hit over the head with a bottle
  • voice over letter
  • farce comedy
  • u.s. marshal
  • city in title
  • cousin cousin relationship
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Cast & crew

The Cheyenne Social Club Cast & Characters

James Stewart leads the cast as John O'Hanlan, with Henry Fonda as Harley Sullivan and Shirley Jones as Jenny. Directed by Gene Kelly; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gene Kelly

More films directed by Gene Kelly: A Guide for the Married Man, American in Paris, Gigot and The Tunnel of Love.

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Plot

The Cheyenne Social Club Plot Summary

What happens in The Cheyenne Social Club from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

John O’Hanlan (James Stewart) and Harley Sullivan (Henry Fonda) are aging cowboys drifting across the open Texas ranges in 1867. One day, a letter arrives from a Cheyenne attorney announcing that John’s late brother, D.J., has left him The Cheyenne Social Club in his will. Curious and cautious, the pair ride north to Cheyenne, where they learn the club is not a rough frontier dive but a refined, high-class brothel tucked behind the railroad tracks and kept apart from the town’s hustle by a concrete line of steel and rail.

Full summary

The whole story of The Cheyenne Social Club, scene by scene

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Videos

The Cheyenne Social Club Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Cheyenne Social Club.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Cheyenne Social Club?

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 plays John O'Hanlan, the aging cowboy who inherits The Cheyenne Social Club?

Details

The Cheyenne Social Club Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Der Club der Harten” and “Non stuzzicate i cowboys che dormono”.

Also known as
  • Der Club der Harten
  • Non stuzzicate i cowboys che dormono
  • El club social de Cheyenne
  • Attaque au Cheyenne Club
  • Geschossen wird ab Mitternacht
  • Klub towarzyski Cheyenne
  • Обществен клуб град Шайен
  • Общественный клуб города Шайенн
  • Cheyennský klub
  • Duellen i Cheyenne
  • 霹雳双虎将
  • Belalı Miras

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FAQ

The Cheyenne Social Club FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Cheyenne Social Club, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Cheyenne Social Club?

The Cheyenne Social Club runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was The Cheyenne Social Club released?

The Cheyenne Social Club was released on June 12, 1970.

Who directed The Cheyenne Social Club?

The Cheyenne Social Club was directed by Gene Kelly.

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Who is in the cast of The Cheyenne Social Club?

The Cheyenne Social Club stars James Stewart as John O'Hanlan, Henry Fonda as Harley Sullivan and Shirley Jones as Jenny, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Cheyenne Social Club have a post-credit scene?

No. The Cheyenne Social Club has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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