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McCabe & Mrs. Miller 1971

“The story of a gambling man and a hustling lady and the empire they fashioned from the wilderness.”

★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 R DramaWestern Released
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What is McCabe & Mrs. Miller?

McCabe & Mrs. Miller is a film first released in 1971.

Type
Film
Year
1971
Status
Released
Runtime
120 minutes
Release date
Jul 8, 1971
Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures, Robert Altman-David Foster Productions, David Foster Productions
Genres
Drama, Western
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.1/10
Episode runtime
~120 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Warner Bros. Pictures, Robert Altman-David Foster Productions, David Foster Productions

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McCabe & Mrs. Miller is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Drama, Western. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures, Robert Altman-David Foster Productions, David Foster Productions. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A gambler teams with a prostitute to build an empire in a harsh frontier town.”

Reasons to watch
  • Robert Altman's masterful direction
  • Rich, immersive Old West setting
  • Positive audience reception
Keep in mind
  • Deliberately slow pacing
  • Bleak, gritty tone may not suit all viewers

Watch it if you appreciate moody, character‑driven westerns with nuanced storytelling.

The film features mature themes and a gritty Old West atmosphere, suitable for adult audiences.

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Who directed McCabe & Mrs. Miller?

The film was directed by Robert Altman.

When was the film released?

It was released in the United States on June 24, 1971.

What genre does the film belong to?

It is classified as a drama western.

What is the basic premise of the story?

A gambler and a prostitute become business partners in a remote mining town until a corporation arrives.

Is the screenplay based on another work?

Yes, it is based on the 1959 novel by Edmund Naughton.

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