Calamity Jane and Sam Bass (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1949, Calamity Jane and Sam Bass is a western film directed by George Sherman, running about 86 minutes. “Branding their outlaw names ... into the fiery fame of the West !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Drifter Sam Bass shows up in Denton, Texas (soon to host a great horse race) looking for work. Before long, he attracts the attention of pretty storekeeper Katherine Egan (the sheriff's sister) and that wild frontiers woman, Calamity Jane. Circumstances make Sam richer by a very fast race horse. But his seemingly good luck with horses and women leads him to disaster. Will he be forced into a life of crime?
Who’s in it. Calamity Jane and Sam Bass stars Yvonne De Carlo as Calamity Jane, Howard Duff as Sam Bass, Dorothy Hart as Katherine Egan and Willard Parker as Sheriff Will Egan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Calamity Jane and Sam Bass 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 Calamity Jane and Sam Bass page.
If you liked it. Fans of Calamity Jane and Sam Bass 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 Calamity Jane and Sam Bass (1949)?
- In US, Calamity Jane and Sam Bass 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 Calamity Jane and Sam Bass worth watching?
- Calamity Jane and Sam Bass holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Calamity Jane and Sam Bass?
- Calamity Jane and Sam Bass stars Yvonne De Carlo, Howard Duff, Dorothy Hart, Willard Parker and Norman Lloyd.
- When was Calamity Jane and Sam Bass released?
- Calamity Jane and Sam Bass was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.