The Guns of Fort Petticoat
Seen it?1957 | 82 min | Western, Action, War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Greyhound, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
Opposing his commanding officer's decision to attack a group of innocent Indians and wipe them out, Lt. Frank Hewitt leaves his post and heads home to Texas. He knows that the attack will send all of the tribes on the warpath and he wants to forewarn everyone. He gets a chilly reception back home however. With most of the men away having enlisted in the Confederate army Frank, a Union officer, is seen by the local women as a traitor. He convinces them of the danger that lies ahead and trains them to repel the attack that will eventually come.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Marshall
- Audie MurphyLt. Frank Hewitt
- Kathryn GrantAnne Martin
- Hope EmersonHannah Lacey
- Jeff DonnellMary Wheller
- Jeanette NolanCora Melavan
- Sean McCloryEmmett Kettle
- Ernestine WadeHetty
- Peggy MaleyLucy Conover
- Isobel ElsomMrs. Charlotte Ogden
- Patricia TiernanStella Leatham