Forty Guns (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1957, Forty Guns is an action and western film directed by Samuel Fuller, running about 80 minutes. “The Taming of the Arizona Territory!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An authoritarian rancher rules an Arizona county with her private posse of hired guns. When a new Marshall arrives to set things straight, the cattle queen finds herself falling for the avowedly non-violent lawman. Both have itchy-fingered brothers, a female gunman enters the picture, and things go desperately wrong.
Who’s in it. Forty Guns stars Barbara Stanwyck as Jessica Drummond, Barry Sullivan as Griff Bonell, Dean Jagger as Sheriff Ned Logan and John Ericson as Brockie Drummond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Forty Guns has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forty Guns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forty Guns tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forty Guns (1957)?
- In US, Forty Guns is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Forty Guns worth watching?
- Forty Guns holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forty Guns?
- Forty Guns stars Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan, Dean Jagger, John Ericson and Gene Barry.
- When was Forty Guns released?
- Forty Guns was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.