The Ballad of Cable Hogue
1970, English. Directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Cable Hogue says … “Do unto others … as you would have others do unto you.”
Double-crossed and left without water in the desert, Cable Hogue is saved when he finds a spring. It is in just the right spot for a much needed rest stop on the local stagecoach line, and Hogue uses this to his advantage. He builds a house and makes money off the stagecoach passengers. Hildy, a prostitute from the nearest town, moves in with him. Hogue has everything going his way until the advent of the automobile ends the era of the stagecoach.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 236 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 18 March 1970
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edmund Penney, John Crawford, Gordon T. Dawson
- Budget
- $3.7M
- Box office
- $5M
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The Ballad of Cable Hogue: quick answers
Is The Ballad of Cable Hogue worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 236 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ballad of Cable Hogue?
The Ballad of Cable Hogue runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The Ballad of Cable Hogue have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ballad of Cable Hogue. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ballad of Cable Hogue parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ballad of Cable Hogue is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Ballad of Cable Hogue on?
The Ballad of Cable Hogue isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ballad of Cable Hogue?
If you liked The Ballad of Cable Hogue, try The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, From Noon Till Three, Gunslingers.
Who directed The Ballad of Cable Hogue?
The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970) was directed by Sam Peckinpah and stars Jason Robards, Stella Stevens, Slim Pickens.