The Peacemaker
“The Gun... or The Book”
Synopsis
A former gunfighter who went to prison but then took up religion arrives in a western town as the new preacher. There he finds a feud between the ranchers and the farmers. The Railroad Agent is after the ranchers land and has his men causing all the trouble. The new preacher sets out to bring the two sides together and he says he will not need a gun.
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James Mitchell
Terrall Butler
Rosemarie Stack
Ann Davis
Jan Merlin
Viggo Tomlin
Jess Barker
Ed Halcomb
Hugh Sanders
Lathe Sawyer
Herbert Patterson
Gray Arnett
David McMahon
Sam Davis
Dorothy Patrick
Edith Sawyer
Taylor Holmes
Mr. Wren
Robert Armstrong
Sheriff Ben Seale
Philip Tonge
Elijah Maddox
Wheaton Chambers
Doc Runyan
Jack Holland
Walt Kemper
Nancy Evans
Miss Smith
Harry Shannon
Drunken Cowpuncher
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Post
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Richards, Jay Ingram
- Original Title
- The Peacemaker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Hal R. Makelin Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Post
Hal Richards, Jay Ingram, Richard Poole
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Post
Director
Hal Richards
Screenplay
Jay Ingram
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Peacemaker
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What is The Peacemaker about?
A former gunfighter who went to prison but then took up religion arrives in a western town as the new preacher. There he finds a feud between the ranchers and the farmers. The Railroad Agent is after the ranchers land and has his men causing all the trouble. The new preacher sets out to bring the two sides together and he says he will not need a gun.
Who directed The Peacemaker?
The Peacemaker was directed by Ted Post.
Who stars in The Peacemaker?
The principal cast of The Peacemaker includes James Mitchell, Rosemarie Stack, Jan Merlin, Jess Barker, Hugh Sanders.
When was The Peacemaker released and how long is it?
The Peacemaker was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Is The Peacemaker based on a book or true story?
The Peacemaker is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Poole".