1969 Support Your Local Sheriff! In the old west, a man becomes a Sheriff just for the pay, figuring he can decamp if things get tough. Credits Director Burt Kennedy Producers William Bowers , James Garner Writer William Bowers Cinematographer Harry Stradling Jr. Composer Jeff Alexander Cast James Garner , Joan Hackett , Walter Brennan , Harry Morgan , Jack Elam , Henry Jones , Bruce Dern , Willis Bouchey , Gene Evans , Walter Burke Studios Cherokee Productions , Three Pictures Genres Comedy Western Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax