The Gunfighter
“His only friend was his gun... His only refuge - a woman's heart!”
Synopsis
The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.
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The Gunfighter (1950) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-24
Top Cast
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Gregory Peck
Jimmy Ringo
Helen Westcott
Peggy Walsh
Millard Mitchell
Marshal Mark Strett
Jean Parker
Molly
Karl Malden
Mac
Skip Homeier
Hunt Bromley
Anthony Ross
Deputy Charlie Norris
Verna Felton
Mrs. August Pennyfeather
Ellen Corby
Mrs. Devlin
Richard Jaeckel
Eddie
Victor Adamson
Townsman at Funeral (uncredited)
Murray Alper
Townsman at Funeral (uncredited)
C.E. Anderson
Street Loafer (uncredited)
Carl Andre
Street Loafer (uncredited)
Beulah Archuletta
Indian woman (uncredited)
Gregg Barton
Pete's Pal (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Townsman at Funeral (uncredited)
Peter Brocco
Card Player (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 2, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- William Bowers, William Sellers
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Gunfighter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
William Bowers, William Sellers, André de Toth, Roger Corman, Nunnally Johnson
Alfred Newman
Arthur C. Miller
Barbara McLean
Nunnally Johnson, Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Henry King
Director
William Bowers
Screenplay
William Sellers
Screenplay
Nunnally Johnson
Producer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Barbara McLean
Editor
Travilla
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gunfighter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gunfighter about?
The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.
Who directed The Gunfighter?
The Gunfighter was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in The Gunfighter?
The principal cast of The Gunfighter includes Gregory Peck, Helen Westcott, Millard Mitchell, Jean Parker, Karl Malden.
When was The Gunfighter released and how long is it?
The Gunfighter was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gunfighter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gunfighter was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gunfighter?
The Gunfighter holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).