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The Man from Button Willow (1965): Cast & Plot

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The Man from Button Willow is a 1965 animated western directed by David Detiege, starring Dale Robertson as Justin Eagle, Clarence Nash and John Hiestand. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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The Man from Button Willow (1965) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
David Detiege
Genres
Animation , Western
Original language
English
Studio
United Screen Arts
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man from Button Willow About?

The premise of The Man from Button Willow without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In 1869 rancher Justin Eagle lives at the Eagle’s Nest near Button Willow, California, and serves as a U.S. Government troubleshooter. Sent undercover to San Francisco, he must locate missing Senator Freeman, who opposes villain Montgomery Blaine’s plot to force settlers to sell land needed for a Utah‑to‑East railroad. After Freeman is kidnapped by Blaine’s henchman The Whip, Eagle races to save him and stop the scheme.

The Man from Button Willow Themes & Keywords

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  • betrayal
  • congress
  • agent
  • asian stereotype
  • native american stereotype
  • hand drawn animation
  • railroad
  • undercover
  • whip
  • waterfront
  • villain
  • utah
+38 more
  • rancher
  • henchman
  • senator
  • ranch
  • government
  • bar fight
  • speculation
  • secret agent
  • schooner
  • pigeon
  • friendship
  • farm
  • chinese
  • businessman
  • swede
  • stallion
  • skunk
  • ship
  • secret message
  • san francisco california
  • saloon
  • sailor
  • ranch foreman
  • prisoner
  • politician
  • pacific ocean
  • land grab
  • government agent
  • fight
  • dog
  • deception
  • coward
  • cougar
  • colt
  • carrier pigeon
  • adoption
  • secret identity
  • search
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Cast & crew

The Man from Button Willow Cast & Characters

Dale Robertson leads the cast as Justin Eagle, with Clarence Nash as Senator Freeman / Mountain Lion and John Hiestand as Old Salt / Moatgomerey Blaine. Directed by David Detiege; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from David Detiege

More films directed by David Detiege: Dennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother and The Yolks on You.

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Plot

The Man from Button Willow Plot Summary

What happens in The Man from Button Willow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

During the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, unscrupulous land grabbers are buying up land along the route, forcing the U.S. government to purchase it at inflated prices. The government has deployed Senate investigators to stop these schemes and has assembled a secret team to protect settlers. One such member is Justin Eagle, who operates from his ranch, the Eagle’s Nest, near the town of Button Willow in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

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The Man from Button Willow Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Ein Cowboy sieht rot” and “Λούκυ Λουκ και οι Πειρατές”.

Also known as
  • Ein Cowboy sieht rot
  • Λούκυ Λουκ και οι Πειρατές
  • Le meravigliose avventure di Chu Min
  • Egy ember, aki Button Willből jött
  • Der Mann von Button Willow
  • O Homem de Button Willow
  • Stormy

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The Man from Button Willow FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Man from Button Willow, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man from Button Willow?

The Man from Button Willow runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was The Man from Button Willow released?

The Man from Button Willow was released on April 3, 1965.

Who directed The Man from Button Willow?

The Man from Button Willow was directed by David Detiege.

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Who is in the cast of The Man from Button Willow?

The Man from Button Willow stars Dale Robertson as Justin Eagle, Clarence Nash as Senator Freeman / Mountain Lion and John Hiestand as Old Salt / Moatgomerey Blaine, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Man from Button Willow have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man from Button Willow has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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