The Lone Gun (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1954, The Lone Gun is a western film directed by Ray Nazarro, running about 76 minutes. “They threw him a badge...a belt-full of bullets...and the toughest clean-up job in the West !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cruze arrives in town and when he stands up to the three Moran brothers, he gets appointed Marshal. First the brothers kill a rancher while framing another man. But when the jailer is murdered, Cruze gets evidence the Morans did it. He tries to raise a posse to chase them down but the townsmen refuse to go. So he rides off by himself to face the three of them.
Who’s in it. The Lone Gun stars George Montgomery as Cruze, Dorothy Malone as Charlotte Downing, Frank Faylen as Fairweather and Neville Brand as Tray Moran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Lone Gun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lone Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lone Gun tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lone Gun (1954)?
- In US, The Lone Gun is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lone Gun worth watching?
- The Lone Gun holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lone Gun?
- The Lone Gun stars George Montgomery, Dorothy Malone, Frank Faylen, Neville Brand and Skip Homeier.
- When was The Lone Gun released?
- The Lone Gun was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.