Winchester '73
“The Gun That Won The West!”
Synopsis
Lin McAdam rides into town on the trail of Dutch Henry Brown, only to find himself in a shooting competition against him. McAdam wins the prize, a one-in-a-thousand Winchester rifle, but Dutch steals it and leaves town. McAdam follows, intent on settling his old quarrel, while the rifle keeps changing hands and touching a number of lives.
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Winchester '73 ≣ 1950 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-21
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James Stewart
Lin McAdam
Shelley Winters
Lola Manners
Dan Duryea
Waco Johnnie Dean
Stephen McNally
Dutch Henry Brown
Millard Mitchell
High Spade
Charles Drake
Steve Miller
John McIntire
Joe Lamont
Will Geer
Wyatt Earp
Jay C. Flippen
Sergeant Wilkes
Rock Hudson
Young Bull
John Alexander
Jack Riker
Steve Brodie
Wesley
James Millican
Wheeler
Abner Biberman
Latigo Means
Tony Curtis
Doan
James Best
Crater
Victor Adamson
Townsman (uncredited)
Robert Anderson
Basset (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New Haven, Connecticut
Festival / Special Debut
July 12, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 2, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Borden Chase, Robert L. Richards
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf, Daniele Amfitheatrof, Milton Rosen, Charles Previn, Leith Stevens, Frank Skinner, Hans J. Salter, Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Winchester '73
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Mann
Borden Chase, Robert L. Richards, Stuart N. Lake
Walter Scharf, Daniele Amfitheatrof, Milton Rosen, Charles Previn, Leith Stevens, Frank Skinner, Hans J. Salter, Paul Sawtell
William H. Daniels
Edward Curtiss
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Mann
Director
Borden Chase
Screenplay
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Robert L. Richards
Screenplay
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Yvonne Wood
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winchester '73
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What is Winchester '73 about?
Lin McAdam rides into town on the trail of Dutch Henry Brown, only to find himself in a shooting competition against him. McAdam wins the prize, a one-in-a-thousand Winchester rifle, but Dutch steals it and leaves town. McAdam follows, intent on settling his old quarrel, while the rifle keeps changing hands and touching a number of lives.
Who directed Winchester '73?
Winchester '73 was directed by Anthony Mann.
Who stars in Winchester '73?
The principal cast of Winchester '73 includes James Stewart, Shelley Winters, Dan Duryea, Stephen McNally, Millard Mitchell.
When was Winchester '73 released and how long is it?
Winchester '73 was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did Winchester '73 make at the box office?
Winchester '73 grossed $2.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Winchester '73?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Winchester '73 was composed by Walter Scharf, Daniele Amfitheatrof, Milton Rosen, Charles Previn, Leith Stevens, Frank Skinner, Hans J. Salter, Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Winchester '73?
Winchester '73 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).