The Gun That Won the West (1955): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1955, The Gun That Won the West is an action, abenteuer and western film directed by William Castle, running about 71 minutes. “When a new kind of weapon wrote history in the Old West!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the late 1880s, Colonel Carrington and his command are assigned the job of constructing a chain of forts in the Sious Indian territory of Wyoming. Carrington recruits former cavalry scouts Jim Bridger and "Dakota Jack" Gaines to lead the project. Bridger and Gaines are friendly with Sioux chief Red Cloud, and they feel a peace treaty with the Indians can be made. If an Indian-war breaks out, the cavalry is depending on getting a new type of Springfield rifle. Bridger, Gaines and Gaines wife, Maxine, arrive at the fort for the conference. Gaines, in a drunken fit, tries to intimidate the Indians unto signing a treaty. Chied Red Fox threatens war if his territory is invaded by any troops building forts.

Who’s in it. The Gun That Won the West stars Dennis Morgan as Jim Bridger, Paula Raymond as Mrs. Max Gaines, Richard Denning as 'Dakota' Jack Gaines and Chris O'Brien as Sgt. Timothy Carnahan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Gun That Won the West has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gun That Won the West page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Gun That Won the West tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.