The Shakiest Gun in the West
“He's so bad he was scalped by a cigar store Indian!!”
Synopsis
Jesse W. Haywood (Don Knotts) graduates from dental school in Philadelphia in 1870 and goes west to become a frontier dentist. Penelope "Bad Penny" Cushing (Barbara Rhoades) is offered a pardon if she will track down a ring of gun smugglers. She tricks Haywood into a sham marriage as a disguise. Haywood inadvertently becomes the legendary "Doc the Haywood" after he guns down "Arnold the Kid".
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Don Knotts
Dr. Jesse W. Heywood
Barbara Rhoades
Penelope 'Bad Penny' Cushings
Jackie Coogan
Matthew Basch
Ruth McDevitt
Mrs. Olive Heywood
Frank McGrath
Mr. Remington
Terry Wilson
Welsh
Carl Ballantine
Abel Swanson
Pat Morita
Wong
Robert Yuro
Arnold the Kid
Herb Voland
Dr. Friedlander
Fay DeWitt
Violet
Dub Taylor
Pop Cushings
Hope Summers
Celia
Dick Wilson
Black Eagle (Indian chief)
Don 'Red' Barry
Rev. Zachary Gant
Vaughn Taylor
Rev. Longbaugh
Ed Peck
Sheriff
Edward Faulkner
Marshal Sam Huggins
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Rafkin
- Screenplay & Story
- James Fritzell, Everett Greenbaum
- Original Score
- Vic Mizzy
- Original Title
- The Shakiest Gun in the West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Rafkin
James Fritzell, Everett Greenbaum, Frank Tashlin, Edmund L. Hartmann
Vic Mizzy
Andrew Jackson
Tony Martinelli
Edward Montagne
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Rafkin
Director
James Fritzell
Screenplay
Everett Greenbaum
Screenplay
Andrew Jackson
Director of Photography
Edward Montagne
Producer
Tony Martinelli
Editor
Grady Hunt
Costume Design
Vic Mizzy
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shakiest Gun in the West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shakiest Gun in the West about?
Jesse W. Haywood (Don Knotts) graduates from dental school in Philadelphia in 1870 and goes west to become a frontier dentist. Penelope "Bad Penny" Cushing (Barbara Rhoades) is offered a pardon if she will track down a ring of gun smugglers. She tricks Haywood into a sham marriage as a disguise. Haywood inadvertently becomes the legendary "Doc the Haywood" after he guns down "Arnold the Kid".
Who directed The Shakiest Gun in the West?
The Shakiest Gun in the West was directed by Alan Rafkin.
Who stars in The Shakiest Gun in the West?
The principal cast of The Shakiest Gun in the West includes Don Knotts, Barbara Rhoades, Jackie Coogan, Ruth McDevitt, Frank McGrath.
When was The Shakiest Gun in the West released and how long is it?
The Shakiest Gun in the West was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shakiest Gun in the West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shakiest Gun in the West was composed by Vic Mizzy.