The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again
Seen it?1970 | 75 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Western, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy 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 and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
Walter Brennan is back as the clever and funny over the hill Texas Ranger Nash Crawford. This time the gang must face corruption in their own home town. The gang put their heads together to clean up their town, take back the rule of law and rehabilitate the town lush (played by Fred Astaire) along with way.
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 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by George McCowan
- Walter BrennanNash Crawford
- Fred AstaireThe Baltimore Kid
- Edgar BuchananJason Fitch
- Chill WillsGentleman George Agnew
- Andy DevineAmos Polk
- Paul RichardsSam Braham
- Lana WoodKatie Flavin
- Parley BaerThe Mayor
- Walter BurkeThe Stableman
- Lillian BronsonMrs. Louise Murphy