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Hearts of the West
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Hearts of the West

1975-10-08 · 102 min · ★ 5.6

Comedy · Western

Lewis Tater writes Wild West dime novels and dreams of actually becoming a cowboy. When he goes west to find his dream he finds himself in possession of the loot box of two crooks who tried to rob him.

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Directors
Howard Zieff
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,600,000

Top Cast

Jeff BridgesJeff BridgesLewis Tater
Alan ArkinAlan ArkinBert Kessler
Blythe DannerBlythe DannerMiss Trout
Andy GriffithAndy GriffithHoward Pike
Alex RoccoAlex RoccoEarl
Richard B. ShullRichard B. ShullStout Crook
Anthony JamesAnthony JamesLean Crook
Donald PleasenceDonald PleasenceA.J. Nietz
Frank CadyFrank CadyPa Tater
Herb EdelmanHerb EdelmanPolo
Burton GilliamBurton GilliamLester
Matt ClarkMatt ClarkJackson
Dub TaylorDub TaylorNevada Ticket Agent
Marie WindsorMarie WindsorWoman in Nevada
Thayer DavidThayer DavidBank Manager
Raymond GuthRaymond GuthWally
William ChristopherWilliam ChristopherBank Teller
Richard StahlRichard StahlBarber
Candice AzzaraCandice AzzaraWaitress
Wayne StormLyle

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