The Silent Gun
Synopsis
A gunfighter with a reputation as a fast gun almost kills an innocent child. He makes up his mind that he is not going to carry around loaded weapons anymore, but when he's asked to become sheriff of a lawless town, he compromises by carrying an unloaded pistol and relying on his reputation to keep order.
Top Cast
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Lloyd Bridges
Brad Clinton
John Beck
Billy Reed
Ed Begley
John Cole
Edd Byrnes
Joe Henning
Pernell Roberts
Sam Benner
Susan Howard
Lorisa Cole
Michael Forest
Trace Evans
Bobby Diamond
Eddie
Barbara Rhoades
Dolores
Russ Conway
First Sheriff
Walker Edmiston
Sheriff Hart
Pitt Herbert
Luke
Stuart Nisbet
Simpson
Susan Newmark
Callie
Elizabeth Perry
Mother
John S. Ragin
Preacher
Michael Masters
Gunman
Thomas A. Geas
First Hardcase
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Caffey
- Screenplay & Story
- Clyde Ware, Bob Kane
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- The Silent Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Caffey
Clyde Ware, Bob Kane
Leith Stevens
Howard Schwartz
Donald R. Rode
Bruce Lansbury
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Caffey
Director
Clyde Ware
Writer
Bruce Lansbury
Producer
Howard Schwartz
Director of Photography
Donald R. Rode
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silent Gun
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What is The Silent Gun about?
A gunfighter with a reputation as a fast gun almost kills an innocent child. He makes up his mind that he is not going to carry around loaded weapons anymore, but when he's asked to become sheriff of a lawless town, he compromises by carrying an unloaded pistol and relying on his reputation to keep order.
Who directed The Silent Gun?
The Silent Gun was directed by Michael Caffey.
Who stars in The Silent Gun?
The principal cast of The Silent Gun includes Lloyd Bridges, John Beck, Ed Begley, Edd Byrnes, Pernell Roberts.
When was The Silent Gun released and how long is it?
The Silent Gun was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Silent Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Silent Gun was composed by Leith Stevens.