Death of a Gunfighter
“Marshall Patch... he lived by the law of the gun...”
Synopsis
In the turn-of-the century Texas town of Cottonwood Springs, marshal Frank Patch is an old-style lawman in a town determined to become modern. When he kills drunken Luke Mills in self-defense, the town leaders decide it's time for a change. That ask for Patch's resignation, but he refuses on the basis that the town, on hiring him, had promised him the job for as long as he wanted it. Afraid for the town's future and even more afraid of the fact that Marshal Patch knows all the town's dark secrets, the city fathers decide that old-style violence is the only way to rid themselves of the unwanted lawman.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-18
Top Cast
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Richard Widmark
Marshal Frank Patch
Lena Horne
Claire Quintana
Carroll O'Connor
Lester Locke
David Opatoshu
Edward Rosenbloom
Kent Smith
Andrew Oxley
Jacqueline Scott
Laurie Mills
Morgan Woodward
Ivan Stanek
Larry Gates
Mayor Chester Sayre
Dub Taylor
Doc Adams
John Saxon
Lou Trinidad
Darleen Carr
Hilda Jorgenson
Michael McGreevey
Dan Joslin
Royal Dano
Arch Brandt
Jimmy Lydon
Luke Mills
Kathleen Freeman
Mary Elizabeth
Harry Carey Jr.
Rev. Cork
Amy Thomson
Angela
Mercer Harris
Will Oxley
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Totten, Alan Smithee, Don Siegel
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Calvelli
- Original Score
- Oliver Nelson
- Original Title
- Death of a Gunfighter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Totten, Alan Smithee, Don Siegel
Joseph Calvelli, Lewis B. Patten
Oliver Nelson
Andrew Jackson
Robert F. Shugrue
Richard E. Lyons
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Jackson
Director of Photography
Richard E. Lyons
Producer
Robert F. Shugrue
Editor
Robert Totten
Director
Joseph Calvelli
Screenplay
Helen Colvig
Costume Design
Oliver Nelson
Original Music Composer
Alan Smithee
Director
Don Siegel
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death of a Gunfighter
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What is Death of a Gunfighter about?
In the turn-of-the century Texas town of Cottonwood Springs, marshal Frank Patch is an old-style lawman in a town determined to become modern. When he kills drunken Luke Mills in self-defense, the town leaders decide it's time for a change. That ask for Patch's resignation, but he refuses on the basis that the town, on hiring him, had promised him the job for as long as he wanted it. Afraid for the town's future and even more afraid of the fact that Marshal Patch knows all the town's dark secrets, the city fathers decide that old-style violence is the only way to rid themselves of the unwanted lawman.
Who directed Death of a Gunfighter?
Death of a Gunfighter was directed by Robert Totten, Alan Smithee, Don Siegel.
Who stars in Death of a Gunfighter?
The principal cast of Death of a Gunfighter includes Richard Widmark, Lena Horne, Carroll O'Connor, David Opatoshu, Kent Smith.
When was Death of a Gunfighter released and how long is it?
Death of a Gunfighter was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Death of a Gunfighter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death of a Gunfighter was composed by Oliver Nelson.
Is Death of a Gunfighter based on a book or true story?
Death of a Gunfighter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lewis B. Patten".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death of a Gunfighter?
Death of a Gunfighter holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).