Cattle Annie and Little Britches
Cattle Annie and Little Britches

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Cattle Annie and Little Britches

1981
Movie
97 min
English

In nineteenth century Oklahoma, two teen girls, fans of stories about outlaws, are on a quest to meet and join up with them. They find a shadow of a former gang and although disappointed, still try to help them escape from a vigorous Marshal.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Lamont JohnsonGenres: Western, Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

In 1890s Oklahoma, the remnants of the dying Wild West are represented by two aging outlaws, Cattle Annie and Little Britches, who are on the run after a botched bank robbery. They are pursued by a determined posse led by the relentless Sheriff Cramer. As they navigate the harsh landscape and evade capture, their bond is tested, and they confront the harsh realities of their chosen life.

Critical Reception

Cattle Annie and Little Britches received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While some praised its performances and atmospheric portrayal of the fading West, others found its narrative pacing and character development lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy performances, particularly from Burt Lancaster.

  • Captures the melancholic atmosphere of the end of the Wild West era.

  • Some critics noted a slow pace and underdeveloped plot.

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Fun Fact

The film was based on a true story about the real-life outlaws Annie McParland and Goldie "Little Britches" O'Maley.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

***Moving account of the last days of Bill Doolin’s gang and the teen girls who joined ’em*** Two teen girls (Amanda Plummer & Diane Lane) hook up with the Doolin-Dalton Gang in 1890’s Oklahoma Territory, but Bill Doolin (Burt Lancaster)...

John Chard

John Chard

Completist Curio. Cattle Annie and Little Britches is directed by Lamont Johnson and Robert Ward co-adapts the screenplay with David Eyre from his own novel of the same name. It stars Burt Lancaster, Amanda Plummer, John Savage, Diane La...