Gunsmoke
“Hired Gunslinger In A Lawless Land!”
Synopsis
Reb Kittridge is hired by the villans but turns to defend the rancher Saxon after learning the true situation. Kittrige wins Saxon's ranch with a cut of the cards but Saxon has other reasons for loosing the gamble. Telford and Lake try everything from bushwacking to wildfire starting to stop the Saxon/Kittridge herd of cattle from reaching the railhead.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
May 4, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan Juran
- Screenplay & Story
- D.D. Beauchamp
- Original Title
- Gunsmoke
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Juran
D.D. Beauchamp, Norman A. Fox
Charles P. Boyle
Ted J. Kent
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
D.D. Beauchamp
Screenplay
Nathan Juran
Director
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gunsmoke
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gunsmoke about?
Reb Kittridge is hired by the villans but turns to defend the rancher Saxon after learning the true situation. Kittrige wins Saxon's ranch with a cut of the cards but Saxon has other reasons for loosing the gamble. Telford and Lake try everything from bushwacking to wildfire starting to stop the Saxon/Kittridge herd of cattle from reaching the railhead.
Who directed Gunsmoke?
Gunsmoke was directed by Nathan Juran.
Who stars in Gunsmoke?
The principal cast of Gunsmoke includes Audie Murphy, Susan Cabot, Paul Kelly, Charles Drake, Mary Castle.
When was Gunsmoke released and how long is it?
Gunsmoke was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Is Gunsmoke based on a book or true story?
Gunsmoke is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Norman A. Fox".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gunsmoke?
Gunsmoke holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).