Cat Ballou

Catherine 'Cat' Ballou, a schoolteacher in the Old West, returns home to find her father murdered by the ruthless "Kid" Sheridan. To avenge his death, she hires a band of outlaws, including the legendary but alcoholic "Sundance" Kid. However, her plan goes awry when the outlaws turn out to be incompetent and the "Sundance" Kid is barely able to stand, let alone fight.

Cat Ballou was a critical and commercial success, praised for its innovative blend of Western tropes and slapstick comedy. It is widely regarded as a groundbreaking revisionist Western that subverted genre conventions with its witty dialogue and unconventional characters.

• A hilarious and anarchic Western spoof that brilliantly mixes genres.
• Jane Fonda delivers a star-making performance, perfectly balancing comedy and drama.
• Lee Marvin's dual role as the villain and his sober twin is a comedic tour de force.

Google audience: Audiences loved the film's sharp wit, unconventional humor, and Jane Fonda's performance. Many appreciated its fresh take on the Western genre and the memorable comedic moments.

Won Academy Award for Best Actor (Lee Marvin), nominated for Best Original Song, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. Lee Marvin also won a Golden Globe for Best Actor.

Lee Marvin won his Best Actor Oscar for his dual role as the villainous "Kid" Sheridan and his more sober, less effective twin brother, "Sir Harry".