Man with the Gun
“A man who lived and breathed violence!”
Synopsis
A stranger comes to town looking for his estranged wife. He finds her running the local girls. He also finds a town and sheriff afraid of their own shadow, scared of a landowner they never see who rules through his rowdy sidekicks. The stranger is a town tamer by trade, and he accepts a $500 commission to sort things out.
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Robert Mitchum
Clint Tollinger
Jan Sterling
Nelly Bain
Karen Sharpe
Stella Atkins
Henry Hull
Marshal Lee Sims
Emile Meyer
Saul Atkins
John Lupton
Jeff Castle
Barbara Lawrence
Ann Wakefield
Ted de Corsia
"Frenchy" Lescaux
Leo Gordon
Ed Pinchot
James Westerfield
Mr. Zender
Jay Adler
Cal (uncredited)
Claude Akins
Jim Reedy (uncredited)
Florenz Ames
Doc Hughes (uncredited)
Joe Barry
Dade Holman (uncredited)
Norma Calderón
Luz (uncredited)
William Challee
Townsman (uncredited)
Angie Dickinson
Kitty (uncredited)
Burt Mustin
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wilson, N.B. Stone Jr.
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- Man with the Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Formosa Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wilson
Richard Wilson, N.B. Stone Jr.
Alex North
Lee Garmes
Gene Milford
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wilson
Screenplay
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Gene Milford
Editor
Richard Wilson
Director
N.B. Stone Jr.
Screenplay
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man with the Gun
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What is Man with the Gun about?
A stranger comes to town looking for his estranged wife. He finds her running the local girls. He also finds a town and sheriff afraid of their own shadow, scared of a landowner they never see who rules through his rowdy sidekicks. The stranger is a town tamer by trade, and he accepts a $500 commission to sort things out.
Who directed Man with the Gun?
Man with the Gun was directed by Richard Wilson.
Who stars in Man with the Gun?
The principal cast of Man with the Gun includes Robert Mitchum, Jan Sterling, Karen Sharpe, Henry Hull, Emile Meyer.
When was Man with the Gun released and how long is it?
Man with the Gun was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Man with the Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man with the Gun was composed by Alex North.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man with the Gun?
Man with the Gun holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).