Showdown at Boot Hill
“A weapon in his hand made him Big....Powerful !”
Synopsis
Bounty hunter Luke Welsh arrives looking for a wanted man. When that man draws on him he has to kill him. To collect his reward he needs a statement identifying him. But the man was well liked in town and no one will sign such a statement. When he outdraws another man who thought he was faster, some townsmen decide he should be killed and they organize a mob to go after him.
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Charles Bronson
Luke Welsh
John Carradine
Doc Weber
Carole Mathews
Jill Crane
Robert Hutton
Sloane
Fintan Meyler
Sally Crane
Thomas Browne Henry
Con Maynor
Paul Maxey
Judge Wallen
George Douglas
Charles Maynor
Barbara Woodell
Mrs. Charles Maynor
Argentina Brunetti
Mrs. Bonaventura
Norman Leavitt
Photographer
Joe McGuinn
Creavy
Mike Mason
Les Patten
George Pembroke
Sheriff Hinkle
Jose Gonzales-Gonzales
Mexican Man with Donkey (uncredited)
Ed Wright
Brent
Stacey Marshall
Saloon Girl
Shirley Haven
Customer (as Shirle Haven)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 13, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Fowler Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Vittes
- Original Title
- Showdown at Boot Hill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Regal Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Fowler Jr.
Louis Vittes
John M. Nickolaus Jr.
Frank Sullivan
Harold E. Knox
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Fowler Jr.
Director
John M. Nickolaus Jr.
Director of Photography
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Harold E. Knox
Producer
Louis Vittes
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Showdown at Boot Hill
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What is Showdown at Boot Hill about?
Bounty hunter Luke Welsh arrives looking for a wanted man. When that man draws on him he has to kill him. To collect his reward he needs a statement identifying him. But the man was well liked in town and no one will sign such a statement. When he outdraws another man who thought he was faster, some townsmen decide he should be killed and they organize a mob to go after him.
Who directed Showdown at Boot Hill?
Showdown at Boot Hill was directed by Gene Fowler Jr..
Who stars in Showdown at Boot Hill?
The principal cast of Showdown at Boot Hill includes Charles Bronson, John Carradine, Carole Mathews, Robert Hutton, Fintan Meyler.
When was Showdown at Boot Hill released and how long is it?
Showdown at Boot Hill was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.