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Support Your Local Sheriff (1969)

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James Garner is a nothing short of a delight in this western spoof that stands western clich�s on their ears. The film takes place in the small western town of Calender, a town that experiences a gold rush when gold is discovered in an open grave by Prudy Perkins (Joan Hackett). As gold prospectors flood in and out of town, the Danby clan, anxious to take advantage of the situation (since their ranch blocks the main road out of town) levies a 20% tribute on every gold shipment that passes

G, 1 hr. 32 min.

Western, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Burt Kennedy

Written By: William Bowers

In Theaters: Mar 26, 1969 Wide

On DVD: Mar 20, 2001

MGM Home Entertainment

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Cast

James Garner
Jason McCullough
Joan Hackett
Prudy Perkins
Walter Brennan
Pa Danby
Harry Morgan
Olly Perkins
Jack Elam
Jake
Bruce Dern
Joe Danby
Henry Jones
Henry Jackson
Walter Burke
Fred Johnson
Dick Peabody
Luke Danby
Gene Evans
Tom Danby
Willis B. Bouchey
Thomas Devery
Kathleen Freeman
Mrs. Danvers
Dick Haynes
Barkeeper
Richard Hoyt
Gunfighter
Chubby Johnson
Brady
John Milford
Gayle Rogers
Bar Girl
Marilyn Jones
Bordello Girl
James Hackett
Willis Bouchey

Critic Reviews for Support Your Local Sheriff

All Critics (16) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (4) | DVD (5)

Veteran Western director Burt Kennedy shoots a pleasing irreverent parody on the genre.

June 27, 2005 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Garner brings a variation on his 'Maverick' persona to this classic satirical Western... does for Westerns what The Princess Bride did for fairy-tale fantasy.

January 30, 2004 Full Review Source: Decent Films Guide

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films Guide

Classic comedy-western gem, with fantastic performances from Garner and the supporting cast. Not quite as good as SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL GUNFIGHTER, though.

March 21, 2003 Comment

Brian Mckay

eFilmCritic.com

Not bad Garner vehicle.

February 7, 2003 Comment

Gerry Shamray

Sun Newspapers of Cleveland

No, it's not "Maverick" but an amazing facsimile.

August 8, 2002 Comment

KJB

IGN Movies

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