Showdown (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1963, Showdown is a western film directed by R.G. Springsteen, running about 78 minutes. “Enemies Chained Together Like Mad Dogs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cowboy has to get 12,000 dollars in stolen bonds from the ex-girlfriend of his partner, or the gang holding him hostage will kill him.
Who’s in it. Showdown stars Audie Murphy as Chris Foster, Kathleen Crowley as Estelle, Charles Drake as Bert Pickett and Harold J. Stone as Lavalle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Showdown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Showdown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Showdown 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 Showdown (1963)?
- In US, Showdown is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Showdown worth watching?
- Showdown holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Showdown?
- Showdown stars Audie Murphy, Kathleen Crowley, Charles Drake, Harold J. Stone and Skip Homeier.
- When was Showdown released?
- Showdown was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.