Day of the Evil Gun
“They had one enemy even more deadly than the Apaches... each other!”
Synopsis
Returning home after disappearing three years ago, former gunslinger Lorn Warfield finds that an Apache raiding party has kidnapped his wife and children. Though he has renounced violence, he now takes up his gun and joins forces with his neighbor, Owen Forbes. Complicating matters, Forbes is engaged to Warfield's wife, who believed her husband was dead. As they pursue the Apaches, the two men are joined by an Indian trader, Jimmy Noble.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Day Of The Evil Gun (1968) Official Trailer - Glenn Ford, Arthur Kennedy Western Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-20
Top Cast
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Glenn Ford
Lorn Warfield
Arthur Kennedy
Owen Forbes
Dean Jagger
Jimmy Noble
Harry Dean Stanton
Sergeant Parker
John Anderson
Captain Jefferson Addis
Paul Fix
Sheriff Kelso
Nico Minardos
DeLeon
Parley Baer
Willford
Royal Dano
Dr. Eli Prather
Ross Elliott
Reverend Yearby
Barbara Babcock
Angie Warfield
Pilar Pellicer
Lydia Yearby
James Griffith
Storekeeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Marquis Warren, Eric Bercovici
- Original Title
- Day of the Evil Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Thorpe
Charles Marquis Warren, Eric Bercovici
W. Wallace Kelley
Alex Beaton
Jerry Thorpe
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Marquis Warren
Screenplay
Jerry Thorpe
Director
W. Wallace Kelley
Director of Photography
Jerry Thorpe
Producer
Eric Bercovici
Screenplay
Alex Beaton
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Day of the Evil Gun
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What is Day of the Evil Gun about?
Returning home after disappearing three years ago, former gunslinger Lorn Warfield finds that an Apache raiding party has kidnapped his wife and children. Though he has renounced violence, he now takes up his gun and joins forces with his neighbor, Owen Forbes. Complicating matters, Forbes is engaged to Warfield's wife, who believed her husband was dead. As they pursue the Apaches, the two men are joined by an Indian trader, Jimmy Noble.
Who directed Day of the Evil Gun?
Day of the Evil Gun was directed by Jerry Thorpe.
Who stars in Day of the Evil Gun?
The principal cast of Day of the Evil Gun includes Glenn Ford, Arthur Kennedy, Dean Jagger, Harry Dean Stanton, John Anderson.
When was Day of the Evil Gun released and how long is it?
Day of the Evil Gun was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Day of the Evil Gun?
Day of the Evil Gun holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).