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Stay Away, Joe
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Stay Away, Joe

1968-03-08 · 102 min · ★ 5.5

Western · Music · Comedy

Joe Lightcloud persuades his Congressman to give him 20 heifers and a prize bull so he and his father, Charlie, can prove that the Navajos can successfully raise cattle on the reservation. If their experiment is successful, then the government will help all the Navajo people. But Joe's friend, Bronc Hoverty, accidentally barbecues the prize bull, while Joe sells the heifers to buy plumbing and other home improvements for his stepmother.

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Directors
Peter Tewksbury
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,500,000

Top Cast

Elvis PresleyElvis PresleyJoe Lightcloud
Burgess MeredithBurgess MeredithCharlie Lightcloud
Joan BlondellJoan BlondellGlenda Callahan
Katy JuradoKaty JuradoAnnie Lightcloud
Thomas GomezThomas GomezGrandpa
Henry JonesHenry JonesHy Slager
L.Q. JonesL.Q. JonesBronc Hoverty
Quentin DeanQuentin DeanMamie Callahan
Anne SeymourAnne SeymourMrs. Hawkins
Douglas HendersonDouglas HendersonCongressman Morrissey
Angus DuncanAngus DuncanLorne Hawkins
Mike LaneMike LaneFrank Hawk (as Michael Lane)
Susan TrustmanSusan TrustmanMary Lightcloud
Warren VandersWarren VandersHike Bowers
Buck KartalianBuck KartalianBull Shortgun
MaurishkaConnie Shortgun
Caitlin WylesMarlene Standing Rattle
Marya ThomasMarya ThomasBille-Jo Hump (as Marya Christen)
Del 'Sonny' WestJackson He-Crow
Jennifer PeakLittle Deer

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