The Master Gunfighter
“He Fought Like an Army, and Lived Like a Legend.”
Synopsis
Don Santiago (Richard Angarola) is a vicious man who helps provoke an Indian massacre that will allow him to steal the Indians' land and claim it as his own. However, his son-in-law, Finley (Tom Laughlin), is an expert hand with both guns and swords and will not allow him to push around the peace-loving Indians or fellow settlers of the West.
Top Cast
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Tom Laughlin
Finley
Ron O'Neal
Paulo
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Jacques
Barbara Carrera
Eula
Hector Elias
Juan
Geo Anne Sosa
Chorika
Victor Campos
Maltese
Burgess Meredith
Narrator (voice)
James Andronica
Abel
Richard Angarola
Don Santiago
David S. Cass Sr.
McDonald
Patti Clifton
Doug Jinks
Cowboy ruffian
Mike Lane
Frewen
Carmencristina Moreno
Angelo Rossitto
Side show midget
Chuck Dawson
Extra
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Laughlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Laughlin
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- The Master Gunfighter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Billy Jack Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Laughlin
Tom Laughlin
Lalo Schifrin
Jack A. Marta
Danford B. Greene, William Reynolds
Philip L. Parslow, Delores Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Laughlin
Writer
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Philip L. Parslow
Producer
Danford B. Greene
Editor
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Albert Brenner
Production Design
William Reynolds
Editor
Tom Laughlin
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Master Gunfighter
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What is The Master Gunfighter about?
Don Santiago (Richard Angarola) is a vicious man who helps provoke an Indian massacre that will allow him to steal the Indians' land and claim it as his own. However, his son-in-law, Finley (Tom Laughlin), is an expert hand with both guns and swords and will not allow him to push around the peace-loving Indians or fellow settlers of the West.
Who directed The Master Gunfighter?
The Master Gunfighter was directed by Tom Laughlin.
Who stars in The Master Gunfighter?
The principal cast of The Master Gunfighter includes Tom Laughlin, Ron O'Neal, Lincoln Kilpatrick, Barbara Carrera, Hector Elias.
When was The Master Gunfighter released and how long is it?
The Master Gunfighter was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Master Gunfighter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Master Gunfighter was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Master Gunfighter?
The Master Gunfighter holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).