Support Your Local Sheriff!
Support Your Local Sheriff!

Support Your Local Sheriff!

1969Movie92 minEnglish

In the old west, a man becomes a Sheriff just for the pay, figuring he can decamp if things get tough.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users89%
Director: Burt KennedyGenres: Comedy, Western

Plot Summary

A charming drifter arrives in the rough-and-tumble town of " Aşağı Şerif " and decides to become the new sheriff, much to the consternation of the local power broker. Armed with little more than wit and a willingness to improvise, he must somehow maintain order and prove his mettle in a town accustomed to lawlessness. His unconventional methods often lead to humorous chaos, but he gradually earns the respect of the townsfolk and even the daughter of a powerful rancher.

Critical Reception

Support Your Local Sheriff! was a surprise hit, praised for its lighthearted approach to the Western genre and its witty script. It resonated with audiences for its clever subversion of traditional Western tropes and its engaging performances, particularly from James Garner. Critics generally lauded its comedic timing and Garner's charismatic portrayal of the unconventional lawman.

What Reviewers Say

  • James Garner's effortless charisma anchors this witty and charming Western comedy.
  • A refreshing, humorous take on the genre that successfully blends laughs with classic Western elements.
  • Burt Kennedy's direction keeps the pacing brisk and the comedic beats landing effectively.

Google audience: Audiences frequently praise the film's humor, James Garner's performance, and its enjoyable, lighthearted nature. Many find it a classic feel-good comedy western that holds up well over time.

Fun Fact

The town in the movie is called ' Aşağı Şerif ' (pronounced Ash-uh Sheriff), a pun on the phrase "Assayer Sheriff" and the actual English phrase "Our Sheriff."

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CaptNemo

CaptNemo

"He stuck his finger in Your what?" A very smart, funny take-off on Rio Bravo. James Garner is at his best as a guy just heading for Australia who stumbles into a town filled with some of the most eccentric people ever to live in the Wild ...