The Ballad of Cable Hogue 1970
“Cable Hogue says … “Do unto others … as you would have others do unto you.””
What is The Ballad of Cable Hogue?
The Ballad of Cable Hogue is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Comedy, Western, Action.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 121 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 18, 1970
- Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Western, Action
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Overview
The Ballad of Cable Hogue is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Comedy, Western, Action. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A betrayed man builds a desert oasis until the automobile threatens his livelihood.”
- Unique story about a desert water spring
- Features interesting characters including a stagecoach prostitute
- The arrival of the automobile changes everything
- Relies on a classic double-cross premise
Watch it if you enjoy western comedies about survival and changing eras.
The film contains themes typical of a 1970 American western and comedy.
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What is the release year of The Ballad of Cable Hogue?
The film was released in 1970.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy, western, and action film.
How does Cable Hogue survive in the desert?
He is saved when he finds a spring after being left without water.
How does Cable Hogue make money?
He builds a house at the spring to serve as a rest stop and makes money off stagecoach passengers.
What disrupts Cable Hogue's success?
The advent of the automobile ends the era of the stagecoach.
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