Catlow (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.2

Released in 1971, Catlow is a comedy and western film directed by Sam Wanamaker, running about 101 minutes. “The Mexican cavalry wanted him murdered. The Apache nation wanted him massacred. Texas ranchers wanted him mangled and his only hope was a Marshal, who wanted him hanged.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Catlow is a 1971 western based on a story by Louis L'Amour. It stars Yul Brynner as a outlaw determined to pull off a gold robbery and co-stars Richard Crenna and Leonard Nimoy.
Who’s in it. Catlow stars Yul Brynner as Catlow, Richard Crenna as Cowan, Leonard Nimoy as Miller and Daliah Lavi as Rosita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Catlow has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Catlow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Catlow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Catlow (1971)?
- In US, Catlow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Catlow worth watching?
- Catlow holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Catlow?
- Catlow stars Yul Brynner, Richard Crenna, Leonard Nimoy, Daliah Lavi and Jo Ann Pflug.
- When was Catlow released?
- Catlow was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.
