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The Gambler Wore a Gun
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The Gambler Wore a Gun

1961-05-04 · 66 min · ★ 5.3

Thriller · Western

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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Directors
Edward L. Cahn
Production companies
United Artists, Robert E. Kent Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jim DavisJim DavisCase Silverthorne
Merry AndersMerry AndersSharon Donovan
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsDoc Devlin
Mark AllenMark AllenMarshal Dex Harwood
Robert AndersonRobert AndersonTray Larkin
Don DorrellJud Donovan
Charles CaneCharles CaneKelly Barnum
Keith RichardsKeith RichardsHet Larkin
John CraigRebe Larkin
Joe McGuinnJoe McGuinnHastings (as Joe McQuinn)
Morgan ShaanThompson
Boyd 'Red' MorganBoyd 'Red' MorganLuke
Boyd StockmanBoyd StockmanDave
Jack KenneyJack KenneyBartender
Eden HartfordWoman

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