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The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970): movie guide
The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970) is a Comedy, Western, Action running about 121 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.0/10 from 236 votes. Notable cast includes Jason Robards, Stella Stevens, Slim Pickens, David Warner. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1970-03-18
- Runtime: 121 min
- TMDB: 7.0/10
- Genres: Comedy, Western, Action
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1970-03-18
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What is The Ballad of Cable Hogue about?
Double-crossed and left without water in the desert, Cable Hogue is saved when he finds a spring. It is in just the right spot for a much needed rest stop on the local stagecoach line, and Hogue uses this to his advantage. He builds a house and makes money off the stagecoach passengers. Hildy, a prostitute from the nearest town, moves in with him. Hogue has everything going his way until the advent of the automobile ends the era of the stagecoach.
Cast highlights
The Ballad of Cable Hogue features Jason Robards, Stella Stevens, Slim Pickens, David Warner, L.Q. Jones, Strother Martin. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1970-03-18. Runtime: 121 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (236 votes). Genres: Comedy, Western, Action. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Ballad of Cable Hogue?
- The Ballad of Cable Hogue is listed as Comedy, Western, Action on TMDB.
- How long is The Ballad of Cable Hogue?
- The Ballad of Cable Hogue runs about 121 minutes.
- Who stars in The Ballad of Cable Hogue?
- Cast highlights include Jason Robards, Stella Stevens, Slim Pickens, David Warner, L.Q. Jones, Strother Martin.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Ballad of Cable Hogue?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
