Review of The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970) by Ryan V — 16 Mar 2012
Sam Peckinpah is best known for stylized gun fights, but his underrated talent for humor and gentle moments are the focus of this directorial effort. The titular character of The Ballad of Cable Hogue is a prospector (Jason Robards) who is left for dead by a pair of scumbags.
Surviving against all odds, Cable Hogue stumbles upon a strategic reserve of water and ends up turning the location into a successful business. While he's running this venture Cable Hogue falls in with a sentimental prostitute (Stella Stevens) and a lecherous con man posing as a priest (David Warner).
An overlooked gem in Peckinpah's catalog, The Ballad of Cable Hogue is an appealing film that's filled with ribald humor, good heart, and a shocking ending about the pitfalls of modernity.
This review of The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970) was written by Ryan V on 16 Mar 2012.
The Ballad of Cable Hogue has generally received positive reviews.
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