Retired Texas Rangers saddle up to reclaim a lawless town from crooked officials.
THE OVER THE HILL GANG
A retired Texas Ranger and three aged pals help to clean up a town run by a crooked mayor, a drunken judge and a trigger-happy sheriff.
Quick Answer
The Over the Hill Gang is a 1969 American comedy western directed by Jean Yarbrough about a retired Texas Ranger and his elderly friends who band together to clean up a town plagued by corrupt officials.
Programmer's Pick
Who says you can't teach old Rangers new tricks? This TV western rounds up a crew of aging legends who prove that justice—and slapstick—never go out of style. Expect more quick draws and quick wits than you’d find at a frontier poker table.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This made-for-television Western comedy brought together a cast of veteran actors and premiered on ABC in 1969, exemplifying the era's trend of star-studded TV movies featuring aging Hollywood icons.
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Why Cult
Watch a crew of retired Texas Rangers take on corruption with grit and a wink, showing there’s life—and fight—after retirement.
The film blends classic western tropes with broad comedy, delivering gunfights and gags in equal measure.
A lively ensemble—Walter Brennan, Edgar Buchanan, Andy Devine, and more—brings eccentric townsfolk and outlandish villains to life.
The central clash between the old gang and crooked officials makes for a classic tale of good versus evil, Old West style.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Over the Hill Gang released? +
The Over the Hill Gang was released in 1969.
Who directed The Over the Hill Gang? +
The Over the Hill Gang was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
How long is The Over the Hill Gang? +
The Over the Hill Gang has a runtime of 75 minutes.
What genre is The Over the Hill Gang? +
The Over the Hill Gang is a comedy western television movie.
