Town Tamer (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1965, Town Tamer is an action and western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 89 minutes. “A TIME OF VIOLENCE! A TOWN OF SHAME! A MAN OF DESTINY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gunfighter is hired to clean up a wild frontier town, but there are forces afoot who want to keep the town as wide-open as it is. Lyle Bettger, Bruce Cabot and Richard Jaeckel co-star as the lawless bad guys in this Western based on a novel by Frank Gruber.
Who’s in it. Town Tamer stars Dana Andrews as Tom Rosser, Terry Moore as Susan Tavenner, Pat O’Brien as Judge Murcott and Lon Chaney Jr. as Charlie Leach, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Town Tamer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Town Tamer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Town Tamer 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 Town Tamer (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Town Tamer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Town Tamer worth watching?
- Town Tamer holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Town Tamer?
- Town Tamer stars Dana Andrews, Terry Moore, Pat O’Brien, Lon Chaney Jr. and Bruce Cabot.
- When was Town Tamer released?
- Town Tamer was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.