Gunfighter (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1999, Gunfighter is a western film directed by Christopher Coppola, running about 94 minutes. “A classic western tale of hate, murder and revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One foggy night The Kid (Carradine), a down at the heals singer, arrives at a seemingly abandoned salon where he meets a stranger in a dark duster (Sheen). The Kid notices the Stranger's unusual leather gloves and asks about their origin. The Stranger proceeds to tell him the legend of the gloves, a story which revolves around the rivalry and jealousy of two men, lightning fast shot Hopalong Cassidy and his nemesis, the mysterious man in black Tex. Their feuding finally results in a duel, can Cassidy prove that he is still the fastest draw in the West?
Who’s in it. Gunfighter stars Robert Carradine as The Kid, Martin Sheen as The Stranger, George Nix as Cowpoke at the Red Snake and Clu Gulager as Uncle Buck Peters, Owner Bar 20 Ranch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Gunfighter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gunfighter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gunfighter 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 Gunfighter (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gunfighter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gunfighter worth watching?
- Gunfighter holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gunfighter?
- Gunfighter stars Robert Carradine, Martin Sheen, George Nix, Clu Gulager and Tom Gulager.
- When was Gunfighter released?
- Gunfighter was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.