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Cahill: United States Marshal

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1973 | 103 min | Drama, Western

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Rio Bravo or True Grit, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1973: an older pace and style.

J.D. Cahill is the toughest U.S. Marshal they've got, just the sound of his name makes bad guys stop in their tracks, so when his two young boy's want to get his attention they decide to rob a bank. They end up getting more than they bargained for.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 30K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen

  • John WayneJ.D. Cahill
  • George KennedyAbe Fraser
  • Gary GrimesDaniel "Danny" Cahill
  • Neville BrandLightfoot
  • Clay O'BrienBilly Joe Cahill
  • Marie WindsorMrs. Hetty Green
  • Morgan PaullStruther
  • Dan VadisBrownie
  • Royal DanoMacDonald
  • Scott WalkerBen Tildy