The Slowest Gun in the West(1960)
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The Slowest Gun in the West Synopsis
The town of Primrose, Arizona is beset by outlaws, so the towns people hire Fletcher Bissell III (A.K.A. The Silver Dollar Kid) as their new sheriff. Fletcher is so cowardly the townsfolk are sure that the local outlaws will be too proud to gun him down. This proves to be the case, and the outlaws hire their own cowardly gunfighter, Chicken Finsterwald, to go up against The Silver Dollar Kid.
The Slowest Gun in the West (1960) is a western, comedy and tv movie film directed by Herschel Daugherty, released on May 7, 1960 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Phil Silvers, Jack Benny, Ted de Corsia and Jack Elam. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Herschel Daugherty
- Writers:
- Nat Hiken
- Producers:
- Nat Hiken
- Cinematographer:
- Bud Thackery
- Composer:
- Conrad Salinger
- Production:
- CBS Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Slowest Gun in the West Cast & Crew
Main cast
Phil Silvers
as Fletcher Bissell III, The Silver Dollar Kid
Jack Benny
as Chicken Finsterwald
Ted de Corsia
as Black Bart
Jack Elam
as Ike Dalton
Karl Lukas
as Jake Dalton
Robert J. Wilke
as Billy the Kid Blake
Lee Van Cleef
as Sam Bass
George Keymas
as Jud McCory
John Dierkes
as 'Wild Bill' Monks
Mauritz Hugo
as 'Doc' Henley
Edward Brophy
as The Bartender
William Fawcett
as 'Skunk' Sloan
Key crew
Directed by Herschel Daugherty, written by Nat Hiken, produced by Nat Hiken.
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The Slowest Gun in the West Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Slowest Gun in the West – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Slowest Gun in the West online?
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The Slowest Gun in the West (1960) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Slowest Gun in the West?
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The main cast of The Slowest Gun in the West (1960) includes Phil Silvers, Jack Benny, Ted de Corsia, Jack Elam and Karl Lukas. The film was directed by Herschel Daugherty. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Slowest Gun in the West released?
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The Slowest Gun in the West was released on May 7, 1960 and runs for 53m.
Is The Slowest Gun in the West worth watching?
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The Slowest Gun in the West (1960) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western, comedy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.