Shotgun (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1955, Shotgun is a western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 80 minutes. “ROPEBAIT and RIFFRAFF...hot-blooded gunman and trail town Jezebel...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. a deputy U.S. Marshall pursue the gang of Ben Thompson after the murder of another marshall. Along with a bounty hunter and a half-breed woman they follow the trail into Apache territory.
Who’s in it. Shotgun stars Sterling Hayden as Clay Hardin, Yvonne De Carlo as Abby, Zachary Scott as Reb Carlton and Guy Prescott as Ben Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Shotgun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shotgun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shotgun 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 Shotgun (1955)?
- In US, Shotgun is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shotgun worth watching?
- Shotgun holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shotgun?
- Shotgun stars Sterling Hayden, Yvonne De Carlo, Zachary Scott, Guy Prescott and Fiona Hale.
- When was Shotgun released?
- Shotgun was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.