Gunfight in Abilene
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Synopsis
Fighting in the Civil War a man accidently kills his friend. Returning to Abilene after the war he finds his former sweetheart about to marry the brother of the man he killed. To pay his debt he not only refuses to win her back but takes the job of Sheriff, a job he doesn't want, when the brother asks him. Still haunted by the killing he refuses to carry a gun. But there is trouble between the ranchers and the farmers and when he finds the brother murdered he straps on a gun and heads after the killer.
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GUNFIGHT IN ABILENE (1967) ♦RARE♦ Theatrical Trailer
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Bobby Darin
Cal Wayne
Emily Banks
Amy Martin
Leslie Nielsen
Grant Evers
Donnelly Rhodes
Joe Slade
Don Galloway
Ward Kent
Frank McGrath
Ned Martin
Michael Sarrazin
Cord Decker
Don Dubbins
Rod Sprague
William Phipps
Frank Norton
Barbara Werle
Leann
Johnny Seven
Loop
William Mims
Ed Scovie
James McCallion
Smoky Staub
Ross Hagen
Lt. Faron
Myron Healey
Ingles
Don Ross
Moore
Jim Goodwin
Rebel Soldier
John Findlater
Rebel Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Hale
- Screenplay & Story
- John D. F. Black, Berne Giler
- Original Score
- Bobby Darin, Shorty Rogers
- Original Title
- Gunfight in Abilene
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Hale
John D. F. Black, Berne Giler
Bobby Darin, Shorty Rogers
Maury Gertsman
Gene Palmer
Howard Christie
Department Leadership Roster
William Hale
Director
John D. F. Black
Screenplay
Berne Giler
Screenplay
Howard Christie
Producer
Bobby Darin
Original Music Composer
Shorty Rogers
Original Music Composer
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Gene Palmer
Editor
Helen Colvig
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gunfight in Abilene
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What is Gunfight in Abilene about?
Fighting in the Civil War a man accidently kills his friend. Returning to Abilene after the war he finds his former sweetheart about to marry the brother of the man he killed. To pay his debt he not only refuses to win her back but takes the job of Sheriff, a job he doesn't want, when the brother asks him. Still haunted by the killing he refuses to carry a gun. But there is trouble between the ranchers and the farmers and when he finds the brother murdered he straps on a gun and heads after the killer.
Who directed Gunfight in Abilene?
Gunfight in Abilene was directed by William Hale.
Who stars in Gunfight in Abilene?
The principal cast of Gunfight in Abilene includes Bobby Darin, Emily Banks, Leslie Nielsen, Donnelly Rhodes, Don Galloway.
When was Gunfight in Abilene released and how long is it?
Gunfight in Abilene was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Gunfight in Abilene?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gunfight in Abilene was composed by Bobby Darin, Shorty Rogers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gunfight in Abilene?
Gunfight in Abilene holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).