Straight Shooting
“A story of a western bad man who turned to the right through the influence of a haunting pair of hazel eyes.”
Synopsis
Cattleman Flint cuts off farmer Sims' water supply. When Sims' son Ted goes for water, one of Flint's men kills him. Cheyenne is sent to finish off Sims, but finding the family at the newly dug grave, he changes sides.
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STRAIGHT SHOOTING & HELL BENT: TWO FILMS BY JOHN FORD (Masters of Cinema) New & Exclusive TrailerOfficial
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- George Hively
- Original Title
- Straight Shooting
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
George Hively
George Scott
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
George Scott
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Straight Shooting
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What is Straight Shooting about?
Cattleman Flint cuts off farmer Sims' water supply. When Sims' son Ted goes for water, one of Flint's men kills him. Cheyenne is sent to finish off Sims, but finding the family at the newly dug grave, he changes sides.
Who directed Straight Shooting?
Straight Shooting was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Straight Shooting?
The principal cast of Straight Shooting includes Harry Carey, Duke R. Lee, George Berrell, Molly Malone, Ted Brooks.
When was Straight Shooting released and how long is it?
Straight Shooting was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Straight Shooting?
Straight Shooting holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).