The Fastest Gun Alive

The Fastest Gun Alive

WHAT HAPPENS in the next few minutes makes one of the most dramatic climaxes of any story you've ever seen!

NR 1956 · 89 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama, Western

Whenever it becomes known how good he is with guns, ex-gunman George and his wife Dora have to flee the town, in fear of all the gunmen who might want to challenge him. Unfortunately he again spills his secret when he's drunk. All citizens swear to keep his secret and support him to give up his guns forever -- but a boy tells the story to a gang of wanted criminals. Their leader threatens to burn down the whole town, if he doesn't duel him.

Directed by Russell Rouse · Written by Russell Rouse

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Glenn Ford George Temple / George Kelby, Jr.
Jeanne Crain Dora Temple
Broderick Crawford Vinnie Harold
Russ Tamblyn Eric Doolittle
Allyn Joslyn Harvey Maxwell
Leif Erickson Lou Glover
John Dehner Taylor Swope
Noah Beery Jr. Dink Wells
J.M. Kerrigan Kevin McGovern
Rhys Williams Brian Tibbs
Virginia Gregg Rose Tibbs
Chubby Johnson Frank Stringer

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