The Showdown(1950)
SWORN TO KILL A MAN HE'D NEVER SEEN!
The Showdown Synopsis
Shadrach Jones, ex-Texas State Policeman, has the ruthless determination to find and kill the man who shot his brother in the back and stole the money with which he was to buy a ranch for the two of them. At the saloon-hotel run by Adelaide, Shadrach is convinced that one of the cowhands on the Captain McKellar cattle drive to Montana is his man. He takes the job of trail-herd boss to find the killer. McKellar preaches to Jones that he should forget revenge and let the law of retribution take care of the killer. Shadrach's hard driving of the men and his hunt for the killer makes him bitterly hated, and his retribution quest ends in a manner he did not anticipated.
The Showdown (1950) is a mystery and western film directed by Stuart E. McGowan, released on August 15, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Bill Elliott, Walter Brennan, Marie Windsor and Harry Morgan. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Stuart E. McGowan
- Writers:
- Stuart E. McGowan, Richard Wormser, Dorrell McGowan
- Cinematographer:
- Reggie Lanning
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Showdown Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Elliott
as Shadrach Jones
Walter Brennan
as Cap MacKellar
Marie Windsor
as Adelaide
Harry Morgan
as Rod Main
Rhys Williams
as Chokecherry
Jim Davis
as Cochran
William Ching
as Mike Shattay
Nacho Galindo
as Gonzales
Leif Erickson
as Big Mart
Henry Rowland
as Dutch
Charles Stevens
as Indian Joe
Victor Kilian
as Hemp
Key crew
Directed by Stuart E. McGowan, written by Stuart E. McGowan, Richard Wormser and Dorrell McGowan.
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The Showdown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Showdown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Showdown online?
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The Showdown (1950) 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 Showdown?
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The main cast of The Showdown (1950) includes Bill Elliott, Walter Brennan, Marie Windsor, Harry Morgan and Rhys Williams. The film was directed by Stuart E. McGowan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Showdown released?
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The Showdown was released on August 15, 1950 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Showdown worth watching?
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The Showdown (1950) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.