Gunsmoke (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1953, Gunsmoke is a western film directed by Nathan H. Juran, running about 79 minutes. “Hired Gunslinger In A Lawless Land!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kittridge is hired by the villans but turns to defend the rancher Saxon after learning the true situation. Kittrige wins Saxon's ranch with a cut of the cards but Saxon has other reasons for loosing the gamble. Telford and Lake try everything from bushwacking to setting a wildfire to stop the Saxon/Kittridge herd of cattle from reaching the railhead.
Who’s in it. Gunsmoke stars Audie Murphy as Reb Kittredge, Susan Cabot as Rita Saxon, Paul Kelly as Dan Saxon and Charles Drake as Johnny Lake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Gunsmoke has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Gunsmoke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gunsmoke 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 Gunsmoke (1953)?
- In US, Gunsmoke is available to 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 Gunsmoke worth watching?
- Gunsmoke holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gunsmoke?
- Gunsmoke stars Audie Murphy, Susan Cabot, Paul Kelly, Charles Drake and Mary Castle.
- When was Gunsmoke released?
- Gunsmoke was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.