Gun for a Coward
“SAGA OF WESTERN GUN-JUSTICE!”
Synopsis
A young cowboy, whose dedication to the principles of peace and reason has earned him a reputation for cowardice, overcomes his psychological aversion to violence after his elder brother unjustly censures him for not joining in a foolhardy gunfight in which their youngest brother is killed.
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Gun For A Coward (1956) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Fred MacMurray
Will Keough
Jeffrey Hunter
Bless Keough
Janice Rule
Aud Niven
Chill Wills
Loving
Dean Stockwell
Hade (Harry) Keough
Josephine Hutchinson
Madame Keough
Betty Lynn
Claire
Iron Eyes Cody
Chief
Robert F. Hoy
Danny
Jane Howard
Marie
Marjorie Stapp
Rose
John Larch
Stringer
Paul Birch
Andy Niven
Bob Steele
Durkee
Frances Morris
Madame Anderson
Chuck Hayward
Nester (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abner Biberman
- Screenplay & Story
- R. Wright Campbell
- Original Title
- Gun for a Coward
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abner Biberman
R. Wright Campbell
George Robinson
Edward Curtiss
William Alland
Department Leadership Roster
Abner Biberman
Director
R. Wright Campbell
Writer
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design
William Alland
Producer
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gun for a Coward
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What is Gun for a Coward about?
A young cowboy, whose dedication to the principles of peace and reason has earned him a reputation for cowardice, overcomes his psychological aversion to violence after his elder brother unjustly censures him for not joining in a foolhardy gunfight in which their youngest brother is killed.
Who directed Gun for a Coward?
Gun for a Coward was directed by Abner Biberman.
Who stars in Gun for a Coward?
The principal cast of Gun for a Coward includes Fred MacMurray, Jeffrey Hunter, Janice Rule, Chill Wills, Dean Stockwell.
When was Gun for a Coward released and how long is it?
Gun for a Coward was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gun for a Coward?
Gun for a Coward holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).