Man or Gun
“SHOOT-OUT After SHOOT-OUT! No man could be that good...IT HAD TO BE THE GUN!”
Synopsis
Gun-slinging drifter "Maybe" Smith's Colt .44 pistol and shooting skills are put to the test shortly after his arrival in the New Mexico frontier town of Dusty Flats. After outdrawing wanted outlaw Buckstorm Corley in the saloon, Smith finds himself up against the entire corrupt Corley clan -- who've been running roughshod over the fearful townsfolk for years.
Top Cast
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Macdonald Carey
'Maybe' Smith / Scott Yancey
Audrey Totter
Fran Dare
James Craig
Pinch Corley
James Gleason
Sheriff Jim Jackson
Warren Stevens
Mike Ferris
Karl 'Killer' Davis
Swede
Harry Shannon
Justin Corley
Ken Lynch
Buckstorm Corley
Julian Burton
Billy Corley
Carl York
Jack Corley
Robert Burton
Burt Burton
Jil Jarmyn
Mrs. Pinch Corley
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert C. Gannaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Vance Skarstedt, James J. Cassity
- Original Title
- Man or Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Albert C. Gannaway Productions, Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert C. Gannaway
Vance Skarstedt, James J. Cassity
Department Leadership Roster
Albert C. Gannaway
Director
Vance Skarstedt
Screenplay
James J. Cassity
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man or Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man or Gun about?
Gun-slinging drifter "Maybe" Smith's Colt .44 pistol and shooting skills are put to the test shortly after his arrival in the New Mexico frontier town of Dusty Flats. After outdrawing wanted outlaw Buckstorm Corley in the saloon, Smith finds himself up against the entire corrupt Corley clan -- who've been running roughshod over the fearful townsfolk for years.
Who directed Man or Gun?
Man or Gun was directed by Albert C. Gannaway.
Who stars in Man or Gun?
The principal cast of Man or Gun includes Macdonald Carey, Audrey Totter, James Craig, James Gleason, Warren Stevens.
When was Man or Gun released and how long is it?
Man or Gun was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man or Gun?
Man or Gun holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).