Barbary Coast Gent (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1944, Barbary Coast Gent is a comedy and western film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 87 minutes. “Roaring ACTION! Riotous ROMANCE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Honest Plush Brannon is a con-man thrown out of the Barbary Coast in San Francisco in the 1880s and headed for the gold rush region of Nevada. He discovers a real mine which lead to several complications.
Who’s in it. Barbary Coast Gent stars Wallace Beery as Honest Plush Brannon, Binnie Barnes as Lil Damish, John Carradine as Duke Cleat and Bruce Kellogg as Bradford Bellamy III, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Barbary Coast Gent has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barbary Coast Gent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barbary Coast Gent tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barbary Coast Gent (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Barbary Coast Gent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Barbary Coast Gent worth watching?
- Barbary Coast Gent holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barbary Coast Gent?
- Barbary Coast Gent stars Wallace Beery, Binnie Barnes, John Carradine, Bruce Kellogg and Frances Rafferty.
- When was Barbary Coast Gent released?
- Barbary Coast Gent was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.