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1951•82 min•Comedy, Western

Callaway Went Thataway

Is Callaway Went Thataway a Hit or Flop?

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Is Callaway Went Thataway worth watching? With a rating of 5.1/10, this Comedy, Western film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Callaway Went Thataway Synopsis

Two smart marketing people resurrect some old films starring cowboy Smoky Callaway and put them on television. The films are a big hit and the star is in demand. Unfortunately no one can find him. When a lookalike sends in a photo, the marketing team hires him to impersonate Callaway. Things get sticky when the real Callaway eventually shows up.

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Top Cast

Fred MacMurray
Fred MacMurrayMike Frye
Dorothy McGuire
Dorothy McGuireDeborah Patterson
Howard Keel
Howard KeelStretch Barnes / Smoky Callaway
Jesse White
Jesse WhiteGeorgie Markham
Fay Roope
Fay RoopeTom Lorrison
Natalie Schafer
Natalie SchaferMartha Lorrison
Douglas Kennedy
Douglas KennedyDrunk
Elisabeth Fraser
Elisabeth FraserMarie
John Indrisano
John IndrisanoJohnny Terrento
Stan Freberg
Stan FrebergMarvin

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Is Callaway Went Thataway worth watching?

Callaway Went Thataway has received mixed reviews with a 5.1/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Western movies.

Is Callaway Went Thataway hit or flop?

Callaway Went Thataway has received average ratings (5.1/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Callaway Went Thataway?

Callaway Went Thataway is a Comedy, Western movie that Two smart marketing people resurrect some old films starring cowboy Smoky Callaway and put them on television. The films are a big hit and the star is...

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