The Man Behind The Gun (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1953, The Man Behind The Gun is a western film directed by Felix E. Feist, running about 82 minutes. “An Easy-Going Gent with Deadly Guns...and a Reputation to Match!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This 1952 western stars Randolph Scott as an army investigator who poses as a schoolteacher while working undercover to expose a group of secessionists. Also starring Patrice Wymore, Roy Roberts, Alan Hale Jr., Lina Romay, Morris Ankrum, Dick Wesson and Philip Carey.
Who’s in it. The Man Behind The Gun stars Randolph Scott as Major Ransome Callicut, Patrice Wymore as Lora Roberts, Dick Wesson as Sgt. 'Monk' Walker and Philip Carey as Capt. Roy Giles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Man Behind The Gun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Behind The Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Behind The 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 The Man Behind The Gun (1953)?
- In US, The Man Behind The Gun is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Behind The Gun worth watching?
- The Man Behind The Gun holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Behind The Gun?
- The Man Behind The Gun stars Randolph Scott, Patrice Wymore, Dick Wesson, Philip Carey and Lina Romay.
- When was The Man Behind The Gun released?
- The Man Behind The Gun was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.