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Cattle Empire (1958): cast, story & where to watch

1958 · Film · ★ 6.2

Cattle Empire poster

Released in 1958, Cattle Empire is a western film directed by Charles Marquis Warren, running about 83 minutes. “The war of the ranch kings stampedes the West's wildest cattle empire” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After serving a five year prison sentence for allowing his men to destroy a town in a drunken spree, a trail boss is hired by the same town's leading citizen to drive their cattle to Fort Clemson. Complicating matters, a rival cattle baron also hires the cattle driver to lead his herd.

Who’s in it. Cattle Empire stars Joel McCrea as John Cord, Gloria Talbott as Sandy Jeffrey, Don Haggerty as Ralph Hamilton and Phyllis Coates as Janice Hamilton, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Cattle Empire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cattle Empire page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cattle Empire tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cattle Empire (1958)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cattle Empire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Cattle Empire worth watching?
Cattle Empire holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cattle Empire?
Cattle Empire stars Joel McCrea, Gloria Talbott, Don Haggerty, Phyllis Coates and Bing Russell.
When was Cattle Empire released?
Cattle Empire was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.