The Gun and the Pulpit
Synopsis
In the days of the "Wild West," a gunslinger, with a price on his head, discovers the body of a traveling minister who has been killed in an ambush. Fearing those who are following him, he assumes the dead minister's identity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Ehrlich, William Bowers
- Original Score
- George Aliceson Tipton
- Original Title
- The Gun and the Pulpit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Danny Thomas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Petrie
Jack Ehrlich, William Bowers
George Aliceson Tipton
Richard C. Glouner
Terence Anderson
Paul Maslansky, Paul Junger Witt
Department Leadership Roster
Richard C. Glouner
Director of Photography
George Aliceson Tipton
Original Music Composer
Jerry Gatlin
Stunt Coordinator
Daniel Petrie
Director
Paul Maslansky
Producer
Terence Anderson
Editor
Jack Bear
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gun and the Pulpit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gun and the Pulpit about?
In the days of the "Wild West," a gunslinger, with a price on his head, discovers the body of a traveling minister who has been killed in an ambush. Fearing those who are following him, he assumes the dead minister's identity.
Who directed The Gun and the Pulpit?
The Gun and the Pulpit was directed by Daniel Petrie.
Who stars in The Gun and the Pulpit?
The principal cast of The Gun and the Pulpit includes Marjoe Gortner, Slim Pickens, David Huddleston, Geoffrey Lewis, Estelle Parsons.
When was The Gun and the Pulpit released and how long is it?
The Gun and the Pulpit was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gun and the Pulpit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gun and the Pulpit was composed by George Aliceson Tipton.
Is The Gun and the Pulpit based on a book or true story?
The Gun and the Pulpit is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack Ehrlich".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gun and the Pulpit?
The Gun and the Pulpit holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).