Invitation to a Gunfighter
“He Kills By Invitation”
Synopsis
In New Mexico, a Confederate veteran returns home to find his fiancée married to a Union soldier, his Yankee neighbors rallied against him and his property sold by the local banker who then hires a gunman to kill him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Invitation to a Gunfighter (1964) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-10
Top Cast
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Yul Brynner
Jules Gaspard d'Estaing
Janice Rule
Ruth Adams
George Segal
Matt Weaver
Alfred Ryder
Doc Barker
Clifford David
Crane Adams
Mike Kellin
Blind Union Vet
Brad Dexter
Kenarsie
Pat Hingle
Sam Brewster
Bert Freed
Sheriff
John A. Alonzo
Manuel
Curt Conway
McKeever
Clarke Gordon
Hickman
Gerald Hiken
Gully
Clifton James
Tuttle
Strother Martin
Fiddler
Arthur Peterson
Schoop
William Hickey
Jo-Jo
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.72x
+$1.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- Invitation to a Gunfighter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $1.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.1M
- Production Studios
- Stanley Kramer Productions, Hermes Productions, Larcas Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wilson
Richard Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, Alvin Sapinsley, Larry Klein, Hal Goodman
David Raksin
Joseph MacDonald
Robert C. Jones
Richard Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wilson
Director
Richard Wilson
Screenplay
Robert C. Jones
Editor
Richard Wilson
Producer
Joseph MacDonald
Director of Photography
Paula Giokaris
Costume Design
Robert Clatworthy
Production Design
Elizabeth Wilson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Invitation to a Gunfighter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Invitation to a Gunfighter about?
In New Mexico, a Confederate veteran returns home to find his fiancée married to a Union soldier, his Yankee neighbors rallied against him and his property sold by the local banker who then hires a gunman to kill him.
Who directed Invitation to a Gunfighter?
Invitation to a Gunfighter was directed by Richard Wilson.
Who stars in Invitation to a Gunfighter?
The principal cast of Invitation to a Gunfighter includes Yul Brynner, Janice Rule, George Segal, Alfred Ryder, Clifford David.
When was Invitation to a Gunfighter released and how long is it?
Invitation to a Gunfighter was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Invitation to a Gunfighter?
Invitation to a Gunfighter had a reported production budget of $1.8M and grossed $3.1M at the worldwide box office (1.72 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Invitation to a Gunfighter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Invitation to a Gunfighter was composed by David Raksin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Invitation to a Gunfighter?
Invitation to a Gunfighter holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).