The Sheriff (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1959, The Sheriff is a comedy and western film directed by Roberto Bianchi Montero, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A gang of outlaws terrorizes Rio Ciuccio. When they kill the sheriff his wife, an old neapolitan lady, takes his place.
Who’s in it. The Sheriff stars Tina Pica as Carmela Esposito, 'la Sceriffa', Ugo Tognazzi as Colorado Joe, Livio Lorenzon as Jimmy Jesse and Tom Felleghy as Donovan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Sheriff has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sheriff page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sheriff tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sheriff (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sheriff change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sheriff worth watching?
- The Sheriff holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sheriff?
- The Sheriff stars Tina Pica, Ugo Tognazzi, Livio Lorenzon, Tom Felleghy and Tino Scotti.
- When was The Sheriff released?
- The Sheriff was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.