A Gunfight
"In Bajo Rio, they pay to see a man kill a bull. Today, they'll pay to see a man kill another man."
Originally released in 1971. A Gunfight is a western film. directed by Lamont Johnson. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Johnny Cash, Kirk Douglas, and Jane Alexander
Synopsis
Will Tenneray and Abe Cross are two aging, famous gunfighters, both in need of money. Tenneray comes up with the idea to stage a duel to the death in a bullfight arena, with the ticket proceeds going to the winner.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (35 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Johnny Cash
as Abe Cross
Kirk Douglas
as Will Tenneray
Jane Alexander
as Nora Tenneray
Karen Black
as Jenny Simms
Dana Elcar
as Marv Green
Robert J. Wilke
as Marshal Tom Cater
Keith Carradine
as The Young Gunfighter
Eric Douglas
as Bud Tenneray
Paul Lambert
as Ed Fleury
James D. Cavasos
as Newt Hale
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Joel Productions
- Harvest Pictures
- Thoroughbred Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Gunfight about?
Will Tenneray and Abe Cross are two aging, famous gunfighters, both in need of money. Tenneray comes up with the idea to stage a duel to the death in a bullfight arena, with the ticket proceeds goi...
Who directed A Gunfight?
A Gunfight was directed by Lamont Johnson.
How long is A Gunfight?
A Gunfight has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was A Gunfight released?
A Gunfight was released on August 25, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Gunfight?
The main cast of A Gunfight includes Johnny Cash, Kirk Douglas, Jane Alexander, Karen Black, Dana Elcar.