

Cattle King
1963-07-08 · 88 min · ★ 6.2
A rich landowner of Wyoming fights to prevent the Texas herds from trampling his rich meadows.
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- Directors
- Tay Garnett
- Production companies
- Missouri Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Robert TaylorSam Brassfield
Robert LoggiaJohnny Quatro (Teton Ranch Hand)
Joan CaulfieldSharleen Travers
Robert MiddletonClay Mathews
Larry GatesPresident Chester A. Arthur
Malcolm AtterburyAbe Clevenger (Homesteader)
William WindomHarry Travers - Sharleen's Brother
Virginia ChristineMrs. Ruth Winters (Brassfield's Housekeeper)
Richard DevonVince Bodine (Mathews' Hired Gunman)
Ray TealEdwin 'Ed' Winters (Teton Ranch Foreman)
Robert IversWebb Carter (Brassfield's Nephew) (as Bob Ivers)
Maggie PierceJune Carter (Webb's Sister)
Woodrow ParfreyStafford (President Arthur's Secretary)
Richard TretterHobie Renton (Teton Ranch Hand)
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