The Gambler Wore a Gun(1961)
IT WAS THE TIME OF A YOUNG AND VIOLENT FRONTIER...THE TIME FOR MEN TO STAND AND FIGHT!
The Gambler Wore a Gun Synopsis
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.
The Gambler Wore a Gun (1961) is a thriller and western film directed by Edward L. Cahn, released on May 4, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Jim Davis, Merry Anders, Addison Richards and Mark Allen. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward L. Cahn
- Writers:
- Orville H. Hampton, L.L. Foreman
- Producers:
- Robert E. Kent
- Production:
- United Artists, Robert E. Kent Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Gambler Wore a Gun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jim Davis
as Case Silverthorne
Merry Anders
as Sharon Donovan
Addison Richards
as Doc Devlin
Mark Allen
as Marshal Dex Harwood
Robert Anderson
as Tray Larkin
- Don Dorrell
Don Dorrell
as Jud Donovan
Charles Cane
as Kelly Barnum
Keith Richards
as Het Larkin
- John Craig
John Craig
as Rebe Larkin
Joe McGuinn
as Hastings (as Joe McQuinn)
- Morgan Shaan
Morgan Shaan
as Thompson
Boyd 'Red' Morgan
as Luke
Key crew
Directed by Edward L. Cahn, written by Orville H. Hampton and L.L. Foreman, produced by Robert E. Kent.
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The Gambler Wore a Gun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Gambler Wore a Gun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gambler Wore a Gun online?
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The Gambler Wore a Gun (1961) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Gambler Wore a Gun?
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The main cast of The Gambler Wore a Gun (1961) includes Jim Davis, Merry Anders, Addison Richards, Mark Allen and Robert Anderson. The film was directed by Edward L. Cahn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gambler Wore a Gun released?
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The Gambler Wore a Gun was released on May 4, 1961 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is The Gambler Wore a Gun worth watching?
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The Gambler Wore a Gun (1961) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.