Gun Runner
“SINGIN' JIMMY'S SLINGIN' LEAD...in trigger round-up of frontier smuggler gang!”
Synopsis
Kate Diamond owns the Roaring Falls Trading Post from where she directs her gang's gun-smuggling to the Indians. After she short-changes smuggler Stacey, his men attempt to steal the hidden guns, and attack her foreman Nebraska, but he is saved by Jimmy and "Cannonball" on their way to file a homestead claim at Canyon City. Jimmy renews a long acquaintance with Sheriff Harris and his daughter Jessica. The sheriff is wounded by half-breed Danny when he finds a rifle hidden in the latter's wagon, but Jimmy captures the outlaw, a go-between for Kate and the Indians.Wounded and in bed, Sheriff Harris ask Jimmy not to tell Jessica that she is only adopted and that Nebraska is really her father, although he believes her to be dead.
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Jimmy Wakely
Jimmy Wakely
Dub Taylor
Cannonball Taylor (as 'Cannonball' Taylor)
Noel Neill
Jessica Harris
Mae Clarke
Kate Diamond
Kenne Duncan
Nebraska
Marshall Reed
Henchman Riley
Steve Clark
Sheriff Ted Harris
Ted Adams
Danny Fox
Bud Osborne
Deputy Burt
Carol Henry
Henchman Stacey
Bob Woodward
Wagon Driver Sam
Shelby Atchinson
Fiddle Player (uncredited)
Clem Fuller
Tex (uncredited)
Chick Hannan
Henchman (uncredited)
Ray Jones
Henchman (uncredited)
Eddie Majors
Joe (uncredited)
Bob McElroy
Henchman (uncredited)
Pascale Perry
Henchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Benton Cheney
- Original Title
- Gun Runner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
J. Benton Cheney
Harry Neumann
Carl Pierson, John C. Fuller
Louis Gray
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Pierson
Editor
J. Benton Cheney
Screenplay
Louis Gray
Producer
John C. Fuller
Editor
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
Lambert Hillyer
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Gun Runner.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gun Runner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gun Runner about?
Kate Diamond owns the Roaring Falls Trading Post from where she directs her gang's gun-smuggling to the Indians. After she short-changes smuggler Stacey, his men attempt to steal the hidden guns, and attack her foreman Nebraska, but he is saved by Jimmy and "Cannonball" on their way to file a homestead claim at Canyon City. Jimmy renews a long acquaintance with Sheriff Harris and his daughter Jessica. The sheriff is wounded by half-breed Danny when he finds a rifle hidden in the latter's wagon, but Jimmy captures the outlaw, a go-between for Kate and the Indians.Wounded and in bed, Sheriff Harris ask Jimmy not to tell Jessica that she is only adopted and that Nebraska is really her father, although he believes her to be dead.
Who directed Gun Runner?
Gun Runner was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Gun Runner?
The principal cast of Gun Runner includes Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Noel Neill, Mae Clarke, Kenne Duncan.
When was Gun Runner released and how long is it?
Gun Runner was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gun Runner?
Gun Runner holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).