A gen-u-ine movie first! A way-out whopper! A funny movie? YOU BET IT IS...!

Starring: Jane Fonda, Lee Marvin, Michael Callan, Dwayne Hickman, Nat King Cole, Stubby Kaye, Tom Nardini, John Marley, Reginald Denny, Jay C. Flippen, Arthur Hunnicutt, Bruce Cabot

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Some gang! An Indian ranch hand, a drunken gunfighter, a sex maniac... and an uncle!" - Cat Ballou

Why watch this? There aren't many musical Westerns. This one is a comedic blast!

Plot Summary: When greedy railroad owners threaten to take her family's ranch, Catherine "Cat" Ballou decides to fight back. She enlists a part-Native American ranch hand, a couple of inept bank robbers and the famous hired-gun, Kid Sheleen. When Kid arrives, it's quickly learned that he is no longer the gunman of lore, but rather a bumbling drunkard (along with his inebriated horse). When the Kid learns that the railroad has hired the notorious Tim Strong, he sobers up - intent on killin' the bad guy and hopefully winning beautiful Cat's heart.

Dad's Preview: This raucous shoot 'em-up comedy is narrated by musical talents Stubby Kaye and Nat King Cole. It's a very lively and funny film. Fonda is a delight as the title character, however Lee Marvin steals the show. He won the Oscar for Best Actor, playing the dual roles of Kid Sheleen and his nemesis, Tim Strong. There are laughs, a little gun-play, some romance and even a few memorable musical numbers to boot.

Harol Hecht Corporation; Columbia Pictures