Shotgun
“ROPEBAIT and RIFFRAFF...hot-blooded gunman and trail town Jezebel...”
Synopsis
Clay Hardin, a Deputy U.S. Marshal, is about to turn in his badge and take the job as the territory's Indian commissioner until the notorious Ben Thompson slays the marshal when he tried to make an arrest. Clay turns his back on a white-collar job and his girl to pursue the gang. Picking up a bounty hunter and a beautiful half-breed woman along the way, the little band follows the trail into Apache land where the lawman discovers that the outlaws plan to sell repeating rifles to the Indians.
Top Cast
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Sterling Hayden
Clay Hardin
Yvonne De Carlo
Abby
Zachary Scott
Reb Carlton
Guy Prescott
Ben Thompson
Fiona Hale
Midge
Angela Greene
Aletha
Lane Chandler
Fletcher
Robert J. Wilke
Bentley (as Robert Wilke)
Paul Marion
Delgadito
John Pickard
Perez
Ralph Sanford
Chris
Rory Mallinson
Frank
Ward Wood
Ed
Al Wyatt Sr.
Greybar (as Al Wyatt)
Harry Harvey Jr.
Davey
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- Clarke Reynolds, Rory Calhoun
- Original Score
- Carl Brandt
- Original Title
- Shotgun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Clarke Reynolds, Rory Calhoun
Carl Brandt
John C. Fuller
John C. Champion
Department Leadership Roster
Clarke Reynolds
Writer
Rory Calhoun
Writer
Lesley Selander
Director
John C. Champion
Producer
John C. Fuller
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shotgun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shotgun about?
Clay Hardin, a Deputy U.S. Marshal, is about to turn in his badge and take the job as the territory's Indian commissioner until the notorious Ben Thompson slays the marshal when he tried to make an arrest. Clay turns his back on a white-collar job and his girl to pursue the gang. Picking up a bounty hunter and a beautiful half-breed woman along the way, the little band follows the trail into Apache land where the lawman discovers that the outlaws plan to sell repeating rifles to the Indians.
Who directed Shotgun?
Shotgun was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in Shotgun?
The principal cast of Shotgun includes Sterling Hayden, Yvonne De Carlo, Zachary Scott, Guy Prescott, Fiona Hale.
When was Shotgun released and how long is it?
Shotgun was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Shotgun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shotgun was composed by Carl Brandt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shotgun?
Shotgun holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).