Gunfight in Abilene (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1967, Gunfight in Abilene is a western film directed by William Hale, running about 86 minutes. “The time: NOON! The odds: DESPERATE! The result: MEMORABLE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fighting in the Civil War a man accidently kills his friend. Returning to Abilene after the war he finds his former sweetheart about to marry the brother of the man he killed. To pay his debt he not only refuses to win her back but takes the job of Sheriff, a job he doesn't want, when the brother asks him. Still haunted by the killing he refuses to carry a gun. But there is trouble between the ranchers and the farmers and when he finds the brother murdered he straps on a gun and heads after the killer.
Who’s in it. Gunfight in Abilene stars Bobby Darin as Cal Wayne, Emily Banks as Amy Martin, Leslie Nielsen as Grant Evers and Donnelly Rhodes as Joe Slade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Gunfight in Abilene 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 Gunfight in Abilene page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gunfight in Abilene 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 Gunfight in Abilene (1967)?
- In US, Gunfight in Abilene 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 Gunfight in Abilene worth watching?
- Gunfight in Abilene 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 Gunfight in Abilene?
- Gunfight in Abilene stars Bobby Darin, Emily Banks, Leslie Nielsen, Donnelly Rhodes and Don Galloway.
- When was Gunfight in Abilene released?
- Gunfight in Abilene was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.