Cat Ballou

Name: Cat Ballou
Director: Elliot Silverstein
Genre: Western, Comedy
Released: 1965-01-01
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Jane Fonda, Michael Callan, Lee Marvin, Dwayne Hickman, Tom Nardini

1965Dir. Elliot Silverstein1h 37m

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Runtime1h 37m

Released1965

Box office$20.7M

DirectorElliot Silverstein

About This Movie

Cat Ballou is an interesting mix of comedy and western, with a unique tone that balances slapstick humor and genuine emotion. Jane Fonda plays the titular character, who goes on a rather unconventional revenge quest after her father’s murder. What stands out is the performance by Lee Marvin, who plays dual roles—one as a washed-up gunslinger and the other as a sort of narrator. It creates a quirky atmosphere that feels both playful and poignant. The pacing is a bit off-kilter at times, but that adds to its charm. The practical effects and stunts have a certain rawness that feels refreshing in today’s CGI-dominated age. Definitely not your typical western, but that's what makes it distinctive.

Directed by Elliot Silverstein in 1965Features a mix of live action and animated sequencesWon an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Lee Marvin)Filmed on location in Colorado and Utah