The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1953, The Stranger Wore a Gun is an action and western film directed by André de Toth, running about 82 minutes. “THE SCREEN'S GREATEST OUTDOOR STAR” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Having been a spy for Quantrill's raiders during the Civil War, Jeff Travis thinking himself a wanted man, flees to Prescott Arizona where he runs into Jules Mourret who knows of his past. He takes a job on the stage line that Mourret is trying to steal gold from. When Mourret's men kill a friend of his he sets out to get Mourret and his men. When his plan to have another gang get Mourret fails, he has to go after them himself.
Who’s in it. The Stranger Wore a Gun stars Randolph Scott as Jeff Travis, Claire Trevor as Josie Sullivan, Lee Marvin as Dan Kurth and Ernest Borgnine as Bull Slager, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Stranger Wore a Gun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stranger Wore a Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stranger Wore a Gun tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953)?
- In US, The Stranger Wore a Gun is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Stranger Wore a Gun worth watching?
- The Stranger Wore a Gun holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stranger Wore a Gun?
- The Stranger Wore a Gun stars Randolph Scott, Claire Trevor, Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine and Joan Weldon.
- When was The Stranger Wore a Gun released?
- The Stranger Wore a Gun was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.