The Gunfighter

“His only friend was his gun... His only refuge - a woman's heart!”

7.3(205)19501h 25m

Western

The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.

Director

Henry King

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Cast

Gregory Peck

Jimmy Ringo

Helen Westcott

Peggy Walsh

Millard Mitchell

Marshal Mark Strett

Jean Parker

Molly

Karl Malden

Mac

Skip Homeier

Hunt Bromley

Anthony Ross

Deputy Charlie Norris

Verna Felton

Mrs. August Pennyfeather

Ellen Corby

Mrs. Devlin

Richard Jaeckel

Eddie

Victor Adamson

Townsman at Funeral (uncredited)

Murray Alper

Townsman at Funeral (uncredited)

Reviews

2 reviews

Wuchak

7y ago

7.0

***Dramatic B&W Western starring Gregory Peck in the titular role*** Released in 1950, “The Gunfighter” stars Gregory Peck as a middle-aged quick-draw gunfighter who rides into a Southwestern town where his fame excites the populace and attracts young bucks wanting to make a name. Millard Mitchell plays the sheriff, an old friend, while Helen Westcott appears as his former babe. Karl Malden pla...

Geronimo1967

2y ago

7.0

A moustachioed Gregory Peck is the renowned, but now reformed, gunslinger "Ringo" who rides into his hometown hoping to meet up with his old flame "Peggy" (Helen Westcott) and his young son - whom he has yet to actually meet! The locals are less than enthusiastic at his arrival - especially the prudish elder women, but then neither is "Peggy" nor the fair-minded sheriff (Milllard Mitchell). Indeed...