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The Gunfighter

1950 · 85 min

A somber, character-driven western that feels like a quiet tragedy, with a weary hero facing the cost of his reputation.

Tagline
His only friend was his gun... His only refuge - a woman's heart!
Overview
The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • guilt
  • redemption
  • family
  • fate
Places
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour2
Realism7
Romance4
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
western
Directed by
Henry King
Written by
William Sellers, William Bowers
Starring
Gregory Peck, Helen Westcott, Millard Mitchell, Jean Parker, Karl Malden, Skip Homeier, Anthony Ross, Verna Felton
Music
Alfred Newman
Cinematography
Arthur C. Miller
Runtime
85 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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