The Man Behind The Gun
“An Easy-Going Gent with Deadly Guns...and a Reputation to Match!”
Synopsis
This 1952 western stars Randolph Scott as an army investigator who poses as a schoolteacher while working undercover to expose a group of secessionists. Also starring Patrice Wymore, Roy Roberts, Alan Hale Jr., Lina Romay, Morris Ankrum, Dick Wesson and Philip Carey.
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The Man Behind The Gun - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-21
Top Cast
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Randolph Scott
Major Ransome Callicut
Patrice Wymore
Lora Roberts
Dick Wesson
Sgt. 'Monk' Walker
Philip Carey
Capt. Roy Giles
Lina Romay
Chona Degnon
Roy Roberts
Sen. Mark Sheldon
Morris Ankrum
Bram Creegan
Katherine Warren
Phoebe Sheldon (as Katharine Warren)
Alan Hale Jr.
Cpl. Olaf Swenson
Douglas Fowley
Buckley Saloon Manager
Anthony Caruso
Vic Sutro (as Tony Caruso)
Clancy Cooper
'Kansas' Collins
Robert Cabal
Joaquin Murietta
James Brown
Lt. Catliff (uncredited)
Edward Hearn
Major Nichols (uncredited)
Rory Mallinson
Sgt. Riley (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felix E. Feist
- Screenplay & Story
- John Twist
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- The Man Behind The Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felix E. Feist
John Twist, Robert Buckner
David Buttolph
Bert Glennon
Owen Marks
Robert Sisk
Department Leadership Roster
Felix E. Feist
Director
John Twist
Screenplay
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Owen Marks
Editor
Robert Sisk
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Man Behind The Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man Behind The Gun about?
This 1952 western stars Randolph Scott as an army investigator who poses as a schoolteacher while working undercover to expose a group of secessionists. Also starring Patrice Wymore, Roy Roberts, Alan Hale Jr., Lina Romay, Morris Ankrum, Dick Wesson and Philip Carey.
Who directed The Man Behind The Gun?
The Man Behind The Gun was directed by Felix E. Feist.
Who stars in The Man Behind The Gun?
The principal cast of The Man Behind The Gun includes Randolph Scott, Patrice Wymore, Dick Wesson, Philip Carey, Lina Romay.
When was The Man Behind The Gun released and how long is it?
The Man Behind The Gun was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Behind The Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Behind The Gun was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Behind The Gun?
The Man Behind The Gun holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).