The Man Behind The Gun(1953)
An Easy-Going Gent with Deadly Guns...and a Reputation to Match!
The Man Behind The Gun Synopsis
This 1952 western stars Randolph Scott as an army investigator who poses as a schoolteacher while working undercover to expose a group of secessionists. Also starring Patrice Wymore, Roy Roberts, Alan Hale Jr., Lina Romay, Morris Ankrum, Dick Wesson and Philip Carey.
The Man Behind The Gun (1953) is a western film directed by Felix E. Feist, released on January 31, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Randolph Scott, Patrice Wymore, Dick Wesson and Philip Carey. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Felix E. Feist
- Writers:
- Robert Buckner, John Twist
- Producers:
- Robert Sisk
- Cinematographer:
- Bert Glennon
- Composer:
- David Buttolph
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Man Behind The Gun (1953) Trailer
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The Man Behind The Gun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Randolph Scott
as Major Ransome Callicut
Patrice Wymore
as Lora Roberts
Dick Wesson
as Sgt. 'Monk' Walker
Philip Carey
as Capt. Roy Giles
Lina Romay
as Chona Degnon
Roy Roberts
as Sen. Mark Sheldon
Morris Ankrum
as Bram Creegan
Katherine Warren
as Phoebe Sheldon (as Katharine Warren)
Alan Hale Jr.
as Cpl. Olaf Swenson
Douglas Fowley
as Buckley Saloon Manager
Anthony Caruso
as Vic Sutro (as Tony Caruso)
Clancy Cooper
as 'Kansas' Collins
Key crew
Directed by Felix E. Feist, written by Robert Buckner and John Twist, produced by Robert Sisk.
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The Man Behind The Gun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Man Behind The Gun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man Behind The Gun online?
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The Man Behind The Gun (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Man Behind The Gun?
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The main cast of The Man Behind The Gun (1953) includes Randolph Scott, Patrice Wymore, Dick Wesson, Philip Carey and Lina Romay. The film was directed by Felix E. Feist. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man Behind The Gun released?
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The Man Behind The Gun was released on January 31, 1953 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Man Behind The Gun worth watching?
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The Man Behind The Gun (1953) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Man Behind The Gun?
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