The Phantom Gunslinger (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1970, The Phantom Gunslinger is a horror and western film directed by Albert Zugsmith, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. The Phantom Gunslinger is set in the town of "Tucca Flats." The peaceful life of the town is disrupted by the arrival of a gang of bandits, including Algernon, Big Sam, Cookie, and some others. The sheriff leaves town, but not before naming Bill as his successor. Bill, unfortunately, doesn't carry or even know how to use a gun, and the outlaws take over Tucca Flats. But with the help of some Indians, a suit of armor, and springs on his shoes, Bill manages to run the gang out of town.
Who’s in it. The Phantom Gunslinger stars Troy Donahue as Bill, Sabrina as Margie, Elizabeth Campbell as Cookie and Emilio Fernández as Sheriff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Phantom Gunslinger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom Gunslinger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom Gunslinger tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom Gunslinger (1970)?
- In US, The Phantom Gunslinger is available to stream on Eternal Family and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Phantom Gunslinger worth watching?
- The Phantom Gunslinger holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phantom Gunslinger?
- The Phantom Gunslinger stars Troy Donahue, Sabrina, Elizabeth Campbell, Emilio Fernández and Carlos Rivas.
- When was The Phantom Gunslinger released?
- The Phantom Gunslinger was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.