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The Gambler Wore a Gun
The Gambler Wore a Gun
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  2. The Gambler Wore a Gun

The Gambler Wore a Gun

1961
1h 6m
Thriller
Western

Status

Released

Release

1961

Runtime

1h 6m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

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Storyline

"IT WAS THE TIME OF A YOUNG AND VIOLENT FRONTIER...THE TIME FOR MEN TO STAND AND FIGHT!"

The professional gambler Case Silverthorn wants to quit and retire to a small ranch in Marlpine he bought recently. On the way there he saves the Sheriff's life, who got into an ambush. However another man is dead, Will Donovan, from whom he bought the ranch! Neither the Sheriff nor Donovan's children know about the sale. So Case has to switch back to his former profession, while he tries to clarify the situation. He comes across a group of cattle thieves.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 6m
May 4, 1961
Languages
English
Director
Edward L. Cahn
Edward L. Cahn
Production
United Artists
United Artists
Robert E. Kent Productions
Robert E. Kent Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

15 Cast Members

Jim Davis

Jim Davis

Case Silverthorne

Merry Anders

Merry Anders

Sharon Donovan

Addison Richards

Addison Richards

Doc Devlin

Mark Allen

Mark Allen

Marshal Dex Harwood

Robert Anderson

Robert Anderson

Tray Larkin

Don Dorrell

Jud Donovan

Charles Cane

Charles Cane

Kelly Barnum

Keith Richards

Keith Richards

Het Larkin

John Craig

Rebe Larkin

Joe McGuinn

Joe McGuinn

Hastings (as Joe McQuinn)

Morgan Shaan

Thompson

Boyd 'Red' Morgan

Boyd 'Red' Morgan

Luke

Boyd Stockman

Boyd Stockman

Dave

Jack Kenney

Jack Kenney

Bartender

Eden Hartford

Woman

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