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The Gambler Wore a Gun (1961)

1961-05-04 · 1h 6m · EN
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IT WAS THE TIME OF A YOUNG AND VIOLENT FRONTIER...THE TIME FOR MEN TO STAND AND FIGHT!

The professional gambler Case Silverthorn wants to quit and retire to a small ranch in Marlpine he bought recently. On the way there he saves the Sheriff's life, who got into an ambush. However another man is dead, Will Donovan, from whom he bought the ranch! Neither the Sheriff nor Donovan's children know about the sale. So Case has to switch back to his former profession, while he tries to clarify the situation. He comes across a group of cattle thieves.

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Edward L. CahnDirector

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Jim DavisJim DavisCase SilverthorneMerry AndersMerry AndersSharon DonovanAddison RichardsAddison RichardsDoc DevlinMark AllenMark AllenMarshal Dex HarwoodRobert AndersonRobert AndersonTray LarkinDon DorrellDon DorrellJud DonovanCharles CaneCharles CaneKelly BarnumKeith RichardsKeith RichardsHet LarkinJohn CraigJohn CraigRebe LarkinJoe McGuinnJoe McGuinnHastings (as Joe McQuinn)Morgan ShaanMorgan ShaanThompsonBoyd 'Red' MorganBoyd 'Red' MorganLuke

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Genre affinityThriller · WesternTheme affinityMurder · DeceptionPacingShortDirector preference266512Actor preference86140 · 260511 · 345707Country preferenceUs

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What is The Gambler Wore a Gun about?

The professional gambler Case Silverthorn wants to quit and retire to a small ranch in Marlpine he bought recently. On the way there he saves the Sheriff's life, who got into an ambush. However another man is dead, Will Donovan, from whom he bought the ranch! Neither the Sheriff nor Donovan's children know about the sale. So Case has to switch back to his former profession, while he tries to clarify the situation. He comes across a group of cattle thieves.

How long is The Gambler Wore a Gun?

The Gambler Wore a Gun has a runtime of 66 minutes.

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