Showdown
“...when the running stops and the bullets begin”
Synopsis
Two men who have been friends since childhood find themselves on opposite ends of the law.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Showdown ≣ 1973 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-12
Top Cast
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Rock Hudson
Chuck Jarvis
Dean Martin
Bill Massey
Susan Clark
Kate Jarvis
Donald Moffat
Art Williams
John McLiam
F.J. Wilson
Charles Baca
Martinez
Jackson D. Kane
Clem (as Jackson Kane)
Ben Zeller
Perry Williams
John Gill
Earl Cole (as John Richard Gill)
Philip L. Mead
Jack Bonney
Rita Rogers
Girl
Victor Mohica
Big Eye (as Vic Mohica)
Raleigh Gardenhire
Joe Williams
Ed Begley Jr.
Pook
Dan Boydston
Rawls
Richard Romancito
Tracker #1 (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Seaton
- Screenplay & Story
- Theodore Taylor
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- Showdown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Seaton
Theodore Taylor, Hank Fine
David Shire
Ernest Laszlo
John W. Holmes
George Seaton
Department Leadership Roster
George Seaton
Director
Theodore Taylor
Screenplay
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
John W. Holmes
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
George Seaton
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Showdown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Showdown about?
Two men who have been friends since childhood find themselves on opposite ends of the law.
Who directed Showdown?
Showdown was directed by George Seaton.
Who stars in Showdown?
The principal cast of Showdown includes Rock Hudson, Dean Martin, Susan Clark, Donald Moffat, John McLiam.
When was Showdown released and how long is it?
Showdown was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Showdown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Showdown was composed by David Shire.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Showdown?
Showdown holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).