A Gunfight
“In Bajo Rio, they pay to see a man kill a bull. Today, they'll pay to see a man kill another man.”
Synopsis
Will Tenneray and Abe Cross are two aging, famous gunfighters, both in need of money. Tenneray comes up with the idea to stage a duel to the death in a bullfight arena, with the ticket proceeds going to the winner.
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A Gunfight (1971) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-01
Top Cast
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Johnny Cash
Abe Cross
Kirk Douglas
Will Tenneray
Jane Alexander
Nora Tenneray
Karen Black
Jenny Simms
Dana Elcar
Marv Green
Robert J. Wilke
Marshal Tom Cater
Keith Carradine
The Young Gunfighter
Eric Douglas
Bud Tenneray
Paul Lambert
Ed Fleury
Raf Vallone
Francisco Alvarez
James D. Cavasos
Newt Hale
Philip L. Mead
Kyle Briggs
George Le Bow
Dekker
John J. Wallwork
Toby Leach
Neil Davis
Canbury
Dave Burleson
Poker Player
Douglas Doran
Teller
John Gill
Foreman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamont Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Jack Bloom
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- A Gunfight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Joel Productions, Harvest Pictures, Thoroughbred Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamont Johnson
Harold Jack Bloom
Laurence Rosenthal
David M. Walsh
Bill Mosher
Kirk Douglas, Harold Jack Bloom, A. Ronald Lubin
Department Leadership Roster
Lamont Johnson
Director
Harold Jack Bloom
Screenplay
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
Bill Mosher
Editor
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Tambi Larsen
Production Design
Harold Jack Bloom
Producer
A. Ronald Lubin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Gunfight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Gunfight about?
Will Tenneray and Abe Cross are two aging, famous gunfighters, both in need of money. Tenneray comes up with the idea to stage a duel to the death in a bullfight arena, with the ticket proceeds going to the winner.
Who directed A Gunfight?
A Gunfight was directed by Lamont Johnson.
Who stars in A Gunfight?
The principal cast of A Gunfight includes Johnny Cash, Kirk Douglas, Jane Alexander, Karen Black, Dana Elcar.
When was A Gunfight released and how long is it?
A Gunfight was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for A Gunfight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Gunfight was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Gunfight?
A Gunfight holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).