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Heaven with a Gun (1969): cast, story & where to watch

1969 · Film · ★ 5.4

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Released in 1969, Heaven with a Gun is a western film directed by Lee H. Katzin, running about 98 minutes. “Jim Killian killed like an artist. This is the story of his masterpiece.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jim Killian arrives in a small Arizona town hoping to establish a peaceful life as the local preacher, but he soon finds himself in the middle of a feud between sheep ranchers and cattlemen. Leloopa, a young Native American woman, pleads for Killian's help after her shepherd father is hung by Coke Beck, the vicious son of the head cattle rancher. Killian must weigh his actions carefully lest he perpetuate the cycle of retribution and revenge.

Who’s in it. Heaven with a Gun stars Louie Anderson as Self - Host, Richard Karn as Self - Host, Steve Harvey as Self - Host and Glenn Ford as Jim Killan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Heaven with a Gun has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heaven with a Gun page.

If you liked it. Fans of Heaven with a 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 Heaven with a Gun (1969)?
In US, Heaven with a Gun is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Heaven with a Gun worth watching?
Heaven with a Gun holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Heaven with a Gun?
Heaven with a Gun stars Louie Anderson, Richard Karn, Steve Harvey, Glenn Ford and Richard Dawson.
When was Heaven with a Gun released?
Heaven with a Gun was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.