

The Gunfighter
1950-05-26 · 85 min · ★ 7.4
The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.
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- Directors
- Henry King
- Production companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Gregory PeckJimmy Ringo
Helen WestcottPeggy Walsh
Millard MitchellMarshal Mark Strett
Jean ParkerMolly
Karl MaldenMac
Skip HomeierHunt Bromley
Anthony RossDeputy Charlie Norris
Verna FeltonMrs. August Pennyfeather
Ellen CorbyMrs. Devlin
Richard JaeckelEddie
Victor AdamsonTownsman at Funeral (uncredited)
Murray AlperTownsman at Funeral (uncredited)
C.E. AndersonStreet Loafer (uncredited)
Gregg BartonPete's Pal (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgTownsman at Funeral (uncredited)
Peter BroccoCard Player (uncredited)
Larry BuchananBit Part (uncredited)
Harry CarterTownsman (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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