The Gun and the Pulpit (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1974, The Gun and the Pulpit is a tv movie and western film directed by Daniel Petrie, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. In the days of the "Wild West," a gunslinger, with a price on his head, discovers the body of a traveling minister who has been killed in an ambush. Fearing those who are following him, he assumes the dead minister's identity.
Who’s in it. The Gun and the Pulpit stars Marjoe Gortner as Ernie Parsons, Slim Pickens as Billy One-Eye, David Huddleston as Mr. Ross and Geoffrey Lewis as Jason McCoy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Gun and the Pulpit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gun and the Pulpit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gun and the Pulpit tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gun and the Pulpit (1974)?
- In US, The Gun and the Pulpit is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gun and the Pulpit worth watching?
- The Gun and the Pulpit holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gun and the Pulpit?
- The Gun and the Pulpit stars Marjoe Gortner, Slim Pickens, David Huddleston, Geoffrey Lewis and Estelle Parsons.
- When was The Gun and the Pulpit released?
- The Gun and the Pulpit was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.