Death of a Gunfighter (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1969, Death of a Gunfighter is a western film directed by Don Siegel, running about 94 minutes. “Marshall Patch... he lived by the law of the gun...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the turn-of-the century Texas town of Cottownwood Springs, marshal Frank Patch is an old-style lawman in a town determined to become modern. When he kills drunken Luke Mills in self-defense, the town leaders decide it's time for a change. That ask for Patch's resignation, but he refuses on the basis that the town on hiring him had promised him the job for as long as he wanted it. Afraid for the town's future and even more afraid of the fact that Marshal Patch knows all the town's dark secrets, the city fathers decide that old-style violence is the only way to rid themselves of the unwanted lawman.
Who’s in it. Death of a Gunfighter stars Richard Widmark as Marshal Frank Patch, Lena Horne as Claire Quintana, Carroll O'Connor as Lester Locke and David Opatoshu as Edward Rosenbloom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Death of a Gunfighter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death of a Gunfighter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death of a Gunfighter 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 Death of a Gunfighter (1969)?
- In CA, Death of a Gunfighter is available to stream on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death of a Gunfighter worth watching?
- Death of a Gunfighter holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death of a Gunfighter?
- Death of a Gunfighter stars Richard Widmark, Lena Horne, Carroll O'Connor, David Opatoshu and Kent Smith.
- When was Death of a Gunfighter released?
- Death of a Gunfighter was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.