Cattle Ranch (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film

Released in 1961, Cattle Ranch is a documentary film directed by Guy L. Coté, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. This short documentary offers a portrait of life on a cattle ranch, for both its human and animal inhabitants. Featuring sprightly music by folk singer Pete Seeger and narration by theatre actress Frances Hyland, the film is shot through the seasons on a large Canadian cattle ranch near Kamloops, British Columbia. With hundreds of cows and calves on the ranch, there’s no shortage of work to be done: soil cultivation and crop maintenance are taken care of by seasonal ranch hands while the resident cowboys—“anxious guardians”—brand and breed their bovine charges.
Who’s in it. Cattle Ranch stars Thérèse Arbic as Narrator (French Version) and Frances Hyland as Narrator (English Version).
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cattle Ranch page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cattle Ranch (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cattle Ranch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Cattle Ranch?
- Cattle Ranch stars Thérèse Arbic and Frances Hyland.
- When was Cattle Ranch released?
- Cattle Ranch was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.