Gun Belt (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1953, Gun Belt is a western film directed by Ray Nazarro, running about 77 minutes. “THE KID...Hot-headed, hot-triggered...the most-feared name history ever ran from!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gunfighter Billy Ringo decides to hang up his guns, buy a ranch and marry Arlene Reach. His brother Matt, father of Chip, the nephew Ringo is trying to keep on the straight and narrow, with three other outlaws, Dixon, Hollaway and Hoke, frame Ringo into pulling a bank robbery with them. Pretending to side with them, after accidentally killing Matt, Ringo informs Marshal Wyatt Earp of their plan to rob a Wells Fargo express wagon. A gunfight ensues at the robbery and the three outlaws are killed and Ike Clinton, the ringleader, is turned over to Marshal Earp by Ringo. Written by Les Adams
Who’s in it. Gun Belt stars George Montgomery as Billy Ringo, Tab Hunter as Chip Ringo, Helen Westcott as Arlene Reach and John Dehner as Matt Ringo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Gun Belt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Gun Belt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gun Belt 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 Gun Belt (1953)?
- In US, Gun Belt 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 Gun Belt worth watching?
- Gun Belt holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gun Belt?
- Gun Belt stars George Montgomery, Tab Hunter, Helen Westcott, John Dehner and Jack Elam.
- When was Gun Belt released?
- Gun Belt was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.