The Gun and the Pulpit(1974)
The Gun and the Pulpit Synopsis
In the days of the "Wild West," a gunslinger, with a price on his head, discovers the body of a traveling minister who has been killed in an ambush. Fearing those who are following him, he assumes the dead minister's identity.
The Gun and the Pulpit (1974) is a western and tv movie film directed by Daniel Petrie, released on April 3, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Marjoe Gortner, Slim Pickens, David Huddleston and Geoffrey Lewis. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Petrie
- Writers:
- Jack Ehrlich, William Bowers
- Producers:
- Paul Maslansky
- Cinematographer:
- Richard C. Glouner
- Composer:
- George Aliceson Tipton
- Production:
- Danny Thomas Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Gun and the Pulpit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marjoe Gortner
as Ernie Parsons
Slim Pickens
as Billy One-Eye
David Huddleston
as Mr. Ross
Geoffrey Lewis
as Jason McCoy
Estelle Parsons
as Sadie Underwood
Pamela Sue Martin
as Sally Underwood
Jeff Corey
as Head of Posse
Karl Swenson
as Adams
Jon Lormer
as Luther
Robert Phillips
as Tom Underwood
Larry Ward
as Max
Joan Goodfellow
as Dixie
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Petrie, written by Jack Ehrlich and William Bowers, produced by Paul Maslansky.
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The Gun and the Pulpit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Gun and the Pulpit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gun and the Pulpit online?
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The Gun and the Pulpit (1974) is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Gun and the Pulpit?
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The main cast of The Gun and the Pulpit (1974) includes Marjoe Gortner, Slim Pickens, David Huddleston, Geoffrey Lewis and Estelle Parsons. The film was directed by Daniel Petrie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gun and the Pulpit released?
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The Gun and the Pulpit was released on April 3, 1974 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Gun and the Pulpit worth watching?
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The Gun and the Pulpit (1974) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.