The Gunfighter
Seen it?1950 | 85 min | Western
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 94 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 46K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry King
- Gregory PeckJimmy Ringo
- Helen WestcottPeggy Walsh
- Millard MitchellMarshal Mark Strett
- Jean ParkerMolly
- Karl MaldenMac
- Skip HomeierHunt Bromley
- Anthony RossDeputy Charlie Norris
- Verna FeltonMrs. August Pennyfeather
- Ellen CorbyMrs. Devlin
- Richard JaeckelEddie