Five Guns to Tombstone (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1961, Five Guns to Tombstone is a western film directed by Edward L. Cahn, running about 71 minutes. “'GUN DOWN THE KILLERS!" - The Bloody Day Tombstone got its name!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Billy Wade (James Brown) is an ex-gunslinger who is approached by his outlaw brother Matt (Robert Karnes), not long out of prison, to help him with a big-time robbery. Matt forces Billy's participation with an offer he cannot refuse, unaware that Billy is actually working on the side of the law.
Who’s in it. Five Guns to Tombstone stars James Brown as Billy Wade, John Wilder as Ted Wade, Walter Coy as Ike Garvey and Robert Karnes as Matt Wade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Five Guns to Tombstone 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 Five Guns to Tombstone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Guns to Tombstone 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 Five Guns to Tombstone (1961)?
- In US, Five Guns to Tombstone 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 Five Guns to Tombstone worth watching?
- Five Guns to Tombstone holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Guns to Tombstone?
- Five Guns to Tombstone stars James Brown, John Wilder, Walter Coy, Robert Karnes and Joe Haworth.
- When was Five Guns to Tombstone released?
- Five Guns to Tombstone was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.