A stranger in a Western cattle-town behaves with remarkable self-assurance, establishing himself as a man to be reckoned with. The reason appears with his stock: a herd of sheep, which he intends to graze on the range. The horrified inhabitants decide to run him out at all costs.
Col. Jessup, a wealthy rancher, is determined to drive the sheep-raising settlers out of town with the help of his hired guns. When Denver Kirk, a tough and experienced sheepman, arrives with his flock, Jessup attempts to intimidate him. However, Kirk proves to be a formidable opponent, skilled in both sheep herding and fisticuffs, leading to a humorous and action-packed showdown for control of the town.
The Sheepman was met with generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, praised for its lighthearted approach to the Western genre and the chemistry between its lead actors. It was seen as a pleasant, comedic diversion that offered a fresh take on familiar Western tropes.
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The film was originally intended to be a more serious Western, but the script was rewritten to incorporate more comedic elements, largely due to the casting of Glenn Ford and Shirley MacLaine.
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