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The Gunfighter

The Gunfighter

His only friend was his gun... His only refuge - a woman's heart!

19507.31h 25m

Overview

The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.

Directed by Henry King
Written by William Bowers, William Sellers, André de Toth
Produced by Nunnally Johnson
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Top Cast

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck

Jimmy Ringo

Helen Westcott

Helen Westcott

Peggy Walsh

Millard Mitchell

Millard Mitchell

Marshal Mark Strett

Jean Parker

Jean Parker

Molly

Karl Malden

Karl Malden

Mac

Skip Homeier

Skip Homeier

Hunt Bromley

Anthony Ross

Anthony Ross

Deputy Charlie Norris

Verna Felton

Verna Felton

Mrs. August Pennyfeather

Ellen Corby

Ellen Corby

Mrs. Devlin

Richard Jaeckel

Richard Jaeckel

Eddie

Themes & Keywords

saloonmarshalbartendershootoutgunfighter

About The Gunfighter

The Gunfighter is a western film released in 1950 exploring themes of saloon, marshal, bartender, shootout, gunfighter. Directed by Henry King, it stars Gregory Peck, Helen Westcott, Millard Mitchell. The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.

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