The Hired Gun
Synopsis
Gunman Don Borisenko is hired by the townsfolk to mete out justice to a cruel land baron. Instead, Borisenko gets romantically involved with Tass Tory, the wife of a local farmer. When the smoke clears, the gunman has killed the rancher, and the farmer has killed the gunman.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lindsay Shonteff
- Screenplay & Story
- Lindsay Shonteff
- Original Score
- Fred Tudor
- Original Title
- The Hired Gun
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lindsay Shonteff
Lindsay Shonteff
Fred Tudor
Herbert S. Alpert
Lindsay Shonteff
Lindsay Shonteff
Department Leadership Roster
Lindsay Shonteff
Writer
Lindsay Shonteff
Producer
Lindsay Shonteff
Director
Fred Tudor
Original Music Composer
Herbert S. Alpert
Director of Photography
Lindsay Shonteff
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hired Gun
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What is The Hired Gun about?
Gunman Don Borisenko is hired by the townsfolk to mete out justice to a cruel land baron. Instead, Borisenko gets romantically involved with Tass Tory, the wife of a local farmer. When the smoke clears, the gunman has killed the rancher, and the farmer has killed the gunman.
Who directed The Hired Gun?
The Hired Gun was directed by Lindsay Shonteff.
Who stars in The Hired Gun?
The principal cast of The Hired Gun includes Don Borisenko, Tass Tory, Jay Shannon, Michael Zenon, Ken James.
When was The Hired Gun released and how long is it?
The Hired Gun was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hired Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hired Gun was composed by Fred Tudor.