The Gambler Wore a Gun
“IT WAS THE TIME OF A YOUNG AND VIOLENT FRONTIER...THE TIME FOR MEN TO STAND AND FIGHT!”
Synopsis
The professional gambler Case Silverthorn wants to quit and retire to a small ranch in Marlpine he bought recently. On the way there he saves the Sheriff's life, who got into an ambush. However another man is dead, Will Donovan, from whom he bought the ranch! Neither the Sheriff nor Donovan's children know about the sale. So Case has to switch back to his former profession, while he tries to clarify the situation. He comes across a group of cattle thieves.
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Jim Davis
Case Silverthorne
Merry Anders
Sharon Donovan
Addison Richards
Doc Devlin
Mark Allen
Marshal Dex Harwood
Robert Anderson
Tray Larkin
Don Dorrell
Jud Donovan
Charles Cane
Kelly Barnum
Keith Richards
Het Larkin
John Craig
Rebe Larkin
Joe McGuinn
Hastings (as Joe McQuinn)
Morgan Shaan
Thompson
Boyd 'Red' Morgan
Luke
Boyd Stockman
Dave
Jack Kenney
Bartender
Eden Hartford
Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Orville H. Hampton
- Original Title
- The Gambler Wore a Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Robert E. Kent Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Orville H. Hampton, L.L. Foreman
Kenneth G. Crane
Robert E. Kent
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Orville H. Hampton
Screenplay
Kenneth G. Crane
Editor
Robert E. Kent
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Gambler Wore a Gun about?
The professional gambler Case Silverthorn wants to quit and retire to a small ranch in Marlpine he bought recently. On the way there he saves the Sheriff's life, who got into an ambush. However another man is dead, Will Donovan, from whom he bought the ranch! Neither the Sheriff nor Donovan's children know about the sale. So Case has to switch back to his former profession, while he tries to clarify the situation. He comes across a group of cattle thieves.
Who directed The Gambler Wore a Gun?
The Gambler Wore a Gun was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in The Gambler Wore a Gun?
The principal cast of The Gambler Wore a Gun includes Jim Davis, Merry Anders, Addison Richards, Mark Allen, Robert Anderson.
When was The Gambler Wore a Gun released and how long is it?
The Gambler Wore a Gun was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.