A Gunfight (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1971, A Gunfight is a western film directed by Lamont Johnson, running about 89 minutes. “In Bajo Rio, they pay to see a man kill a bull. Today, they'll pay to see a man kill another man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Will Tenneray and Abe Cross are two aging, famous gunfighters, both in need of money. Tenneray comes up with the idea to stage a duel to the death in a bullfight arena, with the ticket proceeds going to the winner.
Who’s in it. A Gunfight stars Johnny Cash as Abe Cross, Kirk Douglas as Will Tenneray, Jane Alexander as Nora Tenneray and Karen Black as Jenny Simms, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, A Gunfight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Gunfight page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Gunfight 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 A Gunfight (1971)?
- In AU, A Gunfight is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Gunfight worth watching?
- A Gunfight holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Gunfight?
- A Gunfight stars Johnny Cash, Kirk Douglas, Jane Alexander, Karen Black and Dana Elcar.
- When was A Gunfight released?
- A Gunfight was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.