The Ballad of Cable Hogue

Sam Peckinpah's 1970 Western comedy "The Ballad of Cable Hogue" is a charming tale of a prospector turned entrepreneur who finds his way in the Arizona desert after being left for dead by his partners. With a subtle blend of humor and poignancy, the film follows Cable Hogue as he builds a thriving business at a newly discovered spring, attracting travelers on the stagecoach route with his rugged hospitality. As Cable's fortunes rise, so do the stakes, leading to a poignant confrontation that marks the end of an era.