Guns of a Stranger
“He rode in alone–a silent stranger–until the day his blazing guns did the talking!”
Synopsis
Forced to kill a young Abilene gunman in the line of duty, Sheriff Matthew Roberts, torn by anguish takes off his badge and leaves Kansas. Roberts becomes known as 'The Drifter', wandering restlessly through the west. In Arizona, he aids elderly rancher, Tom Duncan, Tom's granddaughter, Virginia and kid-brother Danny in their fight to save their small ranch from a crooked banker and his gang of outlaws.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Hinkle
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles W. Aldridge
- Original Title
- Guns of a Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Marty Robbins Enterprises, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Hinkle
Charles W. Aldridge
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Hinkle
Director
Charles W. Aldridge
Screenplay
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 Guns of a Stranger
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What is Guns of a Stranger about?
Forced to kill a young Abilene gunman in the line of duty, Sheriff Matthew Roberts, torn by anguish takes off his badge and leaves Kansas. Roberts becomes known as 'The Drifter', wandering restlessly through the west. In Arizona, he aids elderly rancher, Tom Duncan, Tom's granddaughter, Virginia and kid-brother Danny in their fight to save their small ranch from a crooked banker and his gang of outlaws.
Who directed Guns of a Stranger?
Guns of a Stranger was directed by Robert Hinkle.
Who stars in Guns of a Stranger?
The principal cast of Guns of a Stranger includes Marty Robbins, Chill Wills, Shug Fisher, Bill Coontz, Dovie Beams.
When was Guns of a Stranger released and how long is it?
Guns of a Stranger was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Guns of a Stranger?
Guns of a Stranger holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).