Heaven with a Gun
“Jim Killian killed like an artist. This is the story of his masterpiece.”
Synopsis
Jim Killian arrives in a small Arizona town hoping to establish a peaceful life as the local preacher, but he soon finds himself in the middle of a feud between sheep ranchers and cattlemen. Leloopa, a young Native American woman, pleads for Killian's help after her shepherd father is hung by Coke Beck, the vicious son of the head cattle rancher. Killian must weigh his actions carefully lest he perpetuate the cycle of retribution and revenge.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-04
Top Cast
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Glenn Ford
Jim Killan
Carolyn Jones
Madge McCloud
Barbara Hershey
Leloopa
John Anderson
Ase Beck
David Carradine
Coke Beck
J.D. Cannon
Mace
Noah Beery Jr.
Garvey
Harry Townes
Gus Sampson
William Bryant
Bart Paterson
Virginia Gregg
Mrs. Patterson
James Griffith
Abraham Murdock
Roger Perry
Ned Hunter
Claude Woolman
Gilcher
Ed Bakey
Scotty Andrews
Barbara Babcock
Mrs. Andrews
James Chandler
Doc Foster
Angelique Pettyjohn
Emily
Jessica James
Jan
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee H. Katzin
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Carr
- Original Score
- Johnny Mandel, Paul Francis Webster
- Original Title
- Heaven with a Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- King Brothers Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee H. Katzin
Richard Carr
Johnny Mandel, Paul Francis Webster
Fred J. Koenekamp
Dann Cahn
Frank King, Maurice King
Department Leadership Roster
Frank King
Producer
Maurice King
Producer
Lee H. Katzin
Director
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Johnny Mandel
Original Music Composer
Paul Francis Webster
Original Music Composer
Dann Cahn
Editor
Richard Carr
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heaven with a Gun
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What is Heaven with a Gun about?
Jim Killian arrives in a small Arizona town hoping to establish a peaceful life as the local preacher, but he soon finds himself in the middle of a feud between sheep ranchers and cattlemen. Leloopa, a young Native American woman, pleads for Killian's help after her shepherd father is hung by Coke Beck, the vicious son of the head cattle rancher. Killian must weigh his actions carefully lest he perpetuate the cycle of retribution and revenge.
Who directed Heaven with a Gun?
Heaven with a Gun was directed by Lee H. Katzin.
Who stars in Heaven with a Gun?
The principal cast of Heaven with a Gun includes Glenn Ford, Carolyn Jones, Barbara Hershey, John Anderson, David Carradine.
When was Heaven with a Gun released and how long is it?
Heaven with a Gun was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Heaven with a Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heaven with a Gun was composed by Johnny Mandel, Paul Francis Webster.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heaven with a Gun?
Heaven with a Gun holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).