The Man from Galveston (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1963, The Man from Galveston is a western film directed by William Conrad, running about 57 minutes. “The man who brought law and order to the Lone Star State” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Circuit-riding Texas lawyer Timothy Higgins defends a former girlfriend against a murder charge stemming from an extortionist's threat to reveal her shady past. Through adroit courtroom work, Higgins is able to acquit her and reveal who actually shot the fatal bullet.
Who’s in it. The Man from Galveston stars Jeffrey Hunter as Timothy Higgins, Preston Foster as Judge Homer Black, James Coburn as Boyd Palmer and Joanna Moore as Rita Dillard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Man from Galveston has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Man from Galveston page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Galveston 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 The Man from Galveston (1963)?
- In US, The Man from Galveston 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 The Man from Galveston worth watching?
- The Man from Galveston holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from Galveston?
- The Man from Galveston stars Jeffrey Hunter, Preston Foster, James Coburn, Joanna Moore and Edward Andrews.
- When was The Man from Galveston released?
- The Man from Galveston was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.