Last Train from Gun Hill
Seen it?1959 | 98 min | Western
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1959: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A marshal tries to bring the son of an old friend, an autocratic cattle baron, to justice for the rape and murder of his wife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Sturges
- Kirk DouglasMarshal Matt Morgan
- Anthony QuinnCraig Belden
- Earl HollimanRick Belden, Craig's Son
- Carolyn JonesLinda, Craig's Girl
- Brad DexterBeero, Belden Foreman
- Brian G. HuttonLee Smithers, Rick's Sidekick
- Ziva RodannMrs. Catherine Morgan
- Bing RussellSkag, Belden Hand
- Val AverySteve, Horseshoe Bartender'
- Walter SandeGun Hill Sheriff Bartlett