The Fastest Gun Alive (1956)
WHAT HAPPENS in the next few minutes makes one of the most dramatic climaxes of any story you've ever seen!
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.
Director: Russell Rouse
Genre: Drama, Western
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: July 12, 1956
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Frank D. Gilroy (Screenplay)
- Russell Rouse (Screenplay)
- Frank D. Gilroy (Story)
Music: André Previn
Cinematography: George J. Folsey
Editing: Ferris Webster, Harry V. Knapp
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Classic Western Stories
Keywords
gunslinger, showdown, gun, bank, bank robber, pistol duel
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fastest Gun Alive about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Fastest Gun Alive?
- The Fastest Gun Alive was directed by Russell Rouse.
- Who stars in The Fastest Gun Alive?
- The Fastest Gun Alive stars Glenn Ford, Jeanne Crain, Broderick Crawford, Russ Tamblyn, Allyn Joslyn, Leif Erickson.
- How long is The Fastest Gun Alive?
- The Fastest Gun Alive has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Fastest Gun Alive?
- The Fastest Gun Alive is a Drama, Western film.
- Where was The Fastest Gun Alive produced?
- The Fastest Gun Alive was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Fastest Gun Alive?
- The themes of The Fastest Gun Alive include: Classic Western Stories.