Calamity Jane
Seen it?1953 | 101 min | Western
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It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
Sharpshooter Calamity Jane takes it upon herself to recruit a famous actress and bring her back to the local saloon, but jealousy soon gets in the way.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 102K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Butler
- Doris DayCalamity Jane
- Howard KeelWild Bill Hickok
- Allyn Ann McLerieKatie Brown
- Philip CareyLieutenant Danny Gilmartin
- Dick WessonFrancis Fryer
- Paul HarveyHenry Miller
- Chubby JohnsonRattlesnake
- Gale RobbinsAdelaid Adams
- Billy BletcherProspector (uncredited)
- Bess FlowersOfficer's Wife in Reception Line (uncredited)