The Gunfighter (1950)

7.3 | May 26, 1950 (US) | Western | 01:25

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His only friend was his gun... His only refuge - a woman's heart!

The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.

Featured Crew

Henry King

Director

Roger Corman

Script Consultant, Story Editor

Cast

Gregory Peck

Jimmy Ringo

Helen Westcott

Peggy Walsh

Millard Mitchell

Marshal Mark Strett

Jean Parker

Molly

Karl Malden

Mac

Skip Homeier

Hunt Bromley

Anthony Ross

Deputy Charlie Norris

Verna Felton

Mrs. August Pennyfeather

Ellen Corby

Mrs. Devlin

Richard Jaeckel

Eddie

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Reviews

CinemaSerf

7 | Nov 22, 2023

A moustachioed Gregory Peck is the renowned, but now reformed, gunslinger "Ringo" who rides into his hometown hoping to meet up with his old flame "Peggy" (Helen Westcott) and his young son - whom he has yet to actually meet! The locals are less than enthusiastic at his arrival - especially the prudish elder women, but then neither is "Peggy" nor the fair-minded sheriff (Milllard Mitchell). Indeed, once news of his arrival spreads he becomes a magnet for people keen to have a pop at this legend.

Wuchak

7 | Feb 02, 2019

*Dramatic B&W Western starring Gregory Peck in the titular role*

Released in 1950, “The Gunfighter” stars Gregory Peck as a middle-aged quick-draw gunfighter who rides into a Southwestern town where his fame excites the populace and attracts young bucks wanting to make a name. Millard Mitchell plays the sheriff, an old friend, while Helen Westcott appears as his former babe. Karl Malden plays the bartender while Jean Parker is on hand as a saloon singer.