The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County (1970): Cast & Plot
The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County is a 1970 action western directed by Anton Leader and Ranald MacDougall, starring Dan Blocker as Charley, Jack Elam and Wally Cox. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Directors
- Anton Leader and Ranald MacDougall
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County About?
The premise of The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A simple-minded blacksmith named Charley, well loved by the townsfolk, saves for a year to send off for a mail-order bride.
The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- drunkenness
- blacksmith
- mail order bride
- mayor
- saloon girl
- sheriff
- train station
- saloon brawl
- clumsy oaf
- marriage
- wanted poster
- myopia
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- bounty hunter
- impostor
- anvil
The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County Cast & Characters
Dan Blocker leads the cast as Charley, with Jack Elam as Kittrick and Wally Cox as Mr. Bester. Directed by Anton Leader and Ranald MacDougall; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Anton Leader
- Co-director Ranald MacDougall
- Dan Blocker as Charley
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Jack Elam as Kittrick - Wally Cox as Mr. Bester
- Nanette Fabray as Sadie
Also Starring in The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County
· 23 more- Eric Shea Boy outside saloon (uncredited)
- Jack Cassidy Roger Hand
- Marge Champion Mrs. Bester
- Susan Saint James Mrs. Martha Kid (uncredited)
- Mickey Rooney Indian Tom
- Noah Beery Jr. Eddie
- Henry Jones Hanson
- Byron Foulger Reverend Marshall
- Jim Backus Staunch
- Amzie Strickland Hotel desk clerk (uncredited)
- Iron Eyes Cody Crazy Foot
- Don 'Red' Barry Rusty
- Hamilton Camp Mr. Fowler
- Olan Soule Train Conductor (uncredited)
- Charles Cirillo Townsman (uncredited)
- Edwin Rochelle Townsman (uncredited)
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- Bobby Gilbert Townsman (uncredited)
- Stubby Kaye Bartender
- James McCallion Dr. Henry
- Ray Ballard Carson
- Christopher Shea Boy holding sign (uncredited)
- Sig Frohlich Townsman (uncredited)
- Tom Basham Traveler
More from Anton Leader and Ranald MacDougall
More films directed by Anton Leader and Ranald MacDougall, best-rated first: Children of the Damned, Go Naked in the World, The Subterraneans and The World, the Flesh and the Devil.
The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County Plot Summary
What happens in The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Charley Bicker [Dan Blocker] is the shy, naive blacksmith of Calico, a man defined by his honesty and stubborn devotion to his craft. He falls hard for a mail-order dream named Ellen and, in a hopeful rush, sends all of his savings for a train ticket to the town he believes will be his new life. He keeps the plan mostly to himself, save for the storekeeper who even sends off for a wedding ring. But word travels fast, and a crowd gathers at the station when Charley arrives to meet his bride—only to discover that Ellen isn’t on the train. Public humiliation follows, and Charley is forced to pretend the whole thing was a joke.
Full summary
The whole story of The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County, scene by scene
The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County Trailers & Videos
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9 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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What is Charley Bicker's profession in the town of Calico?
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The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County?
The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County released?
The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County was released on April 1, 1970.
Who directed The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County?
The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County was directed by Anton Leader and Ranald MacDougall.
More films by Anton Leader Who is in the cast of The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County?
The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County stars Dan Blocker as Charley, Jack Elam as Kittrick and Wally Cox as Mr. Bester, among 27 credited actors.
Does The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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