Cat Ballou
A woman seeking revenge for her murdered father hires a famous gunman, but he's very different from what she expects.
Critics Sentiment
Kid Shelleen kills Tim Strawn and reveals they are brothers
Tim Strawn kills Frankie Ballou while authorities refuse to help
The film's biggest swing occurs from Frankie's murder (4.8) to Shelleen's transformation preparation (8.8), as Lee Marvin's comedic performance elevates the material from its darkest dramatic moment.
Cat Ballou maintains steady entertainment value throughout with Lee Marvin's Oscar-winning dual performance providing the film's highest peaks. The movie successfully balances western parody with genuine story beats, though tonal shifts between comedy and drama create some uneven moments. Critics consistently praised the film's innovative musical narration and Jane Fonda's transformation from schoolteacher to outlaw.
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Jane Fonda
Catherine 'Cat' Ballou
Michael Callan
Clay Boone
Lee Marvin
Kid Shelleen / Tim Strawn
Dwayne Hickman
Jed
Tom Nardini
Jackson Two-Bears
John Marley
Frankie Ballou
Nat King Cole
Shouter - Sunrise Kid
Stubby Kaye
Shouter - Sam the Shade
Reginald Denny
Sir Harry Percival
Jay C. Flippen
Sheriff Cardigan
Arthur Hunnicutt
Butch Cassidy
Bruce Cabot
Sheriff Maledon
Burt Mustin
Accuser
Paul Gilbert
Train Messenger
Chuck Roberson
Armed Guard (uncredited)
Art Felix
Townsman (uncredited)
Sailor Vincent
Townsman with Hairpiece (uncredited)
Robert Phillips
Klem (uncredited)
Fred Rapport
Townsman (uncredited)
Charles Horvath
Hardcase (uncredited)
Crew
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