The Stranger Wore a Gun
“THE SCREEN'S GREATEST OUTDOOR STAR”
Synopsis
Having been a spy for Quantrill's raiders during the Civil War, Jeff Travis thinking himself a wanted man, flees to Prescott Arizona where he runs into Jules Mourret who knows of his past. He takes a job on the stage line that Mourret is trying to steal gold from. When Mourret's men kill a friend of his he sets out to get Mourret and his men. When his plan to have another gang get Mourret fails, he has to go after them himself.
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The Stranger Wore a Gun ≣ 1953 ≣ Trailer
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Randolph Scott
Jeff Travis
Claire Trevor
Josie Sullivan
Lee Marvin
Dan Kurth
Ernest Borgnine
Bull Slager
Joan Weldon
Shelby Conroy
George Macready
Jules Mourret
Alfonso Bedoya
Degas
Pierre Watkin
Jason Conroy
Joseph Vitale
Shorty
Clem Bevans
Jim Martin
Roscoe Ates
Jake Hooper
Rayford Barnes
Todd
Edward Earle
Jeb
Edith Evanson
Mrs. Martin
Reed Howes
Harve Comis
Francis McDonald
Frank
James Millican
William Clarke
Frank J. Scannell
Blackie
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André de Toth
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Gamet
- Original Title
- The Stranger Wore a Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Scott-Brown Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André de Toth
Kenneth Gamet, John W. Cunningham
Lester White
James Sweeney, Gene Havlick
Harry Joe Brown
Department Leadership Roster
André de Toth
Director
Kenneth Gamet
Screenplay
Harry Joe Brown
Producer
James Sweeney
Editor
Gene Havlick
Editor
Lester White
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stranger Wore a Gun
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What is The Stranger Wore a Gun about?
Having been a spy for Quantrill's raiders during the Civil War, Jeff Travis thinking himself a wanted man, flees to Prescott Arizona where he runs into Jules Mourret who knows of his past. He takes a job on the stage line that Mourret is trying to steal gold from. When Mourret's men kill a friend of his he sets out to get Mourret and his men. When his plan to have another gang get Mourret fails, he has to go after them himself.
Who directed The Stranger Wore a Gun?
The Stranger Wore a Gun was directed by André de Toth.
Who stars in The Stranger Wore a Gun?
The principal cast of The Stranger Wore a Gun includes Randolph Scott, Claire Trevor, Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Joan Weldon.
When was The Stranger Wore a Gun released and how long is it?
The Stranger Wore a Gun was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stranger Wore a Gun?
The Stranger Wore a Gun holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).