The Fastest Gun Alive (1956)

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Released:
1956-07-12

Overview:
Whenever it becomes known how good he is with guns, ex-gunman George and his wife Dora have to flee the town, in fear of all the gunmen who might want to challenge him. Unfortunately he again spills his secret when he's drunk. All citizens swear to keep his secret and support him to give up his guns forever -- but a boy tells the story to a gang of wanted criminals. Their leader threatens to burn down the whole town, if he doesn't duel him.

Director:
Russell Rouse

Runtime:
1h 29min

Genre:
Drama, Western

  • Cast:
  • Glenn Ford
    as
    George Temple / George Kelby, Jr.
  • Jeanne Crain
    as
    Dora Temple
  • Broderick Crawford
    as
    Vinnie Harold
  • Russ Tamblyn
    as
    Eric Doolittle
  • Allyn Joslyn
    as
    Harvey Maxwell