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The Sheepman is a 1958 American Western comedy directed by George Marshall and starring Glenn Ford as Jason Sweet. Sweet wins a flock of sheep in a poker game and takes them into cattle country, where local ranchers challenge his presence and provoke a range conflict. Shirley MacLaine plays Dell Payton, and Leslie Nielsen plays Colonel Stephen Bedford. Screenwriters William Bowers and James Edward Grant received an Academy Award nomination for the original screenplay.
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What is The Sheepman about?
The Sheepman follows Jason Sweet, who wins a flock of sheep in a poker game and takes them into cattle country. Local ranchers oppose him, turning the livestock dispute into a range conflict.
Who plays Jason Sweet in The Sheepman?
Glenn Ford plays Jason Sweet, the sheep owner at the center of the story. The 1958 American Western comedy was directed by George Marshall.
Why do the ranchers oppose Jason Sweet in The Sheepman?
The ranchers object to sheep entering territory traditionally controlled by cattlemen. Their hostility drives the film's conflict and gives the Western its comic edge.
When was The Sheepman released?
The Sheepman was released in 1958. It is an American Western comedy directed by George Marshall and starring Glenn Ford and Shirley MacLaine.
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