The Restless Gun (1957) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1957, The Restless Gun is a western series.

What it’s about. The Restless Gun is an American western television series that appeared on NBC between 1957 and 1959, with John Payne in the role of Vint Bonner, a wandering cowboy in the era after the American Civil War. A skilled gunfighter, Bonner is an idealistic person who prefers peaceful resolutions of conflict wherever possible. He is gregarious, intelligent, and public-spirited. The half-hour black-and-white program aired seventy-eight episodes. Jeanne Bates appeared in varying roles with Payne in five episodes of The Restless Gun. The Restless Gun theme song begins: "I ride with the wind, my eyes on the sun, and my hand on my restless gun..." The song composer is probably Paul Dunlap, credited as the primary series composer, but could have been contributed to by either of the two other series composers, Dave Kahn and Stanley Wilson, also. Two versions are currently posted on YouTube, but neither posting lists any composer or performance credits.

Who’s in it. The Restless Gun stars John Payne as Vint Bonner, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Jeff Bonsell, Kasey Rogers as Jenny May McElroy and Jack Carr as Barfly, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Restless Gun has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Restless Gun page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Restless Gun tend to enjoy The Mandalorian, Cowboy Bebop, Dutton Ranch and Yellowstone.