His only friend was his gun... His only refuge - a woman's heart!
The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.
The Gunfighter (1950) is a western film directed by Henry King, released on May 26, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Gregory Peck, Helen Westcott, Millard Mitchell and Jean Parker. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 216 ratings.
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Gregory Peck
as Jimmy Ringo
Helen Westcott
as Peggy Walsh
Millard Mitchell
as Marshal Mark Strett
Jean Parker
as Molly
Karl Malden
as Mac
Skip Homeier
as Hunt Bromley
Anthony Ross
as Deputy Charlie Norris
Verna Felton
as Mrs. August Pennyfeather
Ellen Corby
as Mrs. Devlin
Richard Jaeckel
as Eddie
Victor Adamson
as Townsman at Funeral (uncredited)
Murray Alper
as Townsman at Funeral (uncredited)
Directed by Henry King, written by William Bowers, William Sellers and William Bowers, produced by Nunnally Johnson.
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 216 ratings.
***Dramatic B&W Western starring Gregory Peck in the titular role*** Released in 1950, “The Gunfighter” stars Gregory Peck as a middle-aged quick-draw gunfighter who rides into a Southwestern town where his fame excites the populace and attracts young bucks wanting to make a name. Millard Mitchell plays the sheriff, an old friend, while Helen Westcott appears as his former babe. Karl Malden plays the bartender…
Reviewed on February 2, 2019
A moustachioed Gregory Peck is the renowned, but now reformed, gunslinger "Ringo" who rides into his hometown hoping to meet up with his old flame "Peggy" (Helen Westcott) and his young son - whom he has yet to actually meet! The locals are less than enthusiastic at his arrival - especially the prudish elder women, but then neither is "Peggy" nor the fair-minded sheriff (Milllard Mitchell). Indeed, once news of his…
Reviewed on November 22, 2023
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The main cast of The Gunfighter (1950) includes Gregory Peck, Helen Westcott, Millard Mitchell, Jean Parker and Karl Malden. The film was directed by Henry King. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Gunfighter was released on May 26, 1950 and runs for 1h 25m.
The Gunfighter (1950) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 216 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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