A Man Called Sledge (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1970, A Man Called Sledge is a western film directed by Vic Morrow, running about 93 minutes. “When SLEDGE hits town it stays hit!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. James Garner is Luther Sledge, the leader of a pack of rebels who are planning to steal a stash of gold. But after the thieves actually manage to get away with the bounty, they soon discover that the enemy lies within their midst. As they begin to bicker over who should get the biggest cut, the stage is set for a deadly showdown. Claude Akins and John Marley co-star in this Italian Western directed by Vic Morrow.
Who’s in it. A Man Called Sledge stars James Garner as Luther Sledge, Dennis Weaver as Erwin Ward, Claude Akins as Hooker and John Marley as Old Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Man Called Sledge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 A Man Called Sledge page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man Called Sledge tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man Called Sledge (1970)?
- In US, A Man Called Sledge 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 A Man Called Sledge worth watching?
- A Man Called Sledge holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Man Called Sledge?
- A Man Called Sledge stars James Garner, Dennis Weaver, Claude Akins, John Marley and Laura Antonelli.
- When was A Man Called Sledge released?
- A Man Called Sledge was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.