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The Sheepman: Directed by George Marshall. With Glenn Ford, Shirley MacLaine, Leslie Nielsen, Mickey Shaughnessy. A brash stranger and his sheep arrive in a small town, but not soon after, the townspeople decide they've seen enough of him.
The Sheepman is a 1958 American Western comedy film directed by George Marshall and starring Glenn Ford, Shirley MacLaine, and Leslie Nielsen.
A spunky Western with a wry sense of humor, The Sheepman became a surprise hit in 1958, winning favor with audiences and critics alike. It's easy to see why - the unconventional heroine played by Shirley MacLaine (her best MGM role after Some Came Running, 1958), worked well opposite Glenn Ford.
The Sheepman (1958) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Sheep farmer Jason Sweet (Glenn Ford) arrives in a small Western cattle town and promptly clashes with local tough guy Jumbo McCall (Mickey Shaughnessy). He also irks Stephen Bedford (Leslie ...
- Western, Comedy
May 27, 2024 · Glenn Ford is the sheep rancher who falls for his rival's fiancee (Shirley MacLaine) and causes further trouble by driving his sheep through cattle country.
Ford brings a trainload of sheep, which the town abhors, and Neilson uses the townfolk to harass and attack Ford. Shirley MacLaine is the fiancé of Neilson, who pretends to befriend Ford before participating in the ruse that runs him out of town, temporarily.
