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Poster for Slim Carter

Slim Carter

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1957 | 82 min | Comedy, Western

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved City Slickers, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 22 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1957: an older pace and style.

Hughie Mack, a not so nice western singer, is discovered by Clover Doyle as the next movie cowboy hero. His name is changed to Slim Carter and a promotional buildup begins. Leo Gallaher, an orphan boy wins the contest to spend a month with Slim. Leo is a good influence on his cowboy hero. Clover sees the good and more in Slim. Montana Burriss is Slim's double.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Bartlett

  • Jock MahoneySlim Carter (Hugh Mack)
  • Julie AdamsClover Doyle
  • Tim HoveyLeo Gallaher
  • William HopperJoe Brewster
  • Ben JohnsonMontana Burriss
  • Joanna MooreCharlene Carroll
  • Walter ReedRichard L. Howard
  • Margaret FieldHat Check Girl (as Maggie Mahoney)
  • Roxanne ArlenCigarette Girl
  • Jim HealyM.C.