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Forty Guns

"The Taming of the Arizona Territory!"

September 10, 1957 1h 20m 6.5/10 (132 votes)

Originally released in 1957. Forty Guns is a western/drama film. directed by Samuel Fuller. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan, and Dean Jagger

Synopsis

An authoritarian rancher rules an Arizona county with her private posse of hired guns. When a new Marshall arrives to set things straight, the cattle queen finds herself falling for the avowedly non-violent lawman. Both have itchy-fingered brothers, a female gunman enters the picture, and things go desperately wrong.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 10, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (132 votes)
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Budget $300K Production budget
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Box Office $6.3K 0.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$300,000
Revenue
$6,344

Production Companies

  • 20th Century Fox
  • Globe Enterprises

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forty Guns about?

An authoritarian rancher rules an Arizona county with her private posse of hired guns. When a new Marshall arrives to set things straight, the cattle queen finds herself falling for the avowedly no...

Who directed Forty Guns?

Forty Guns was directed by Samuel Fuller.

How long is Forty Guns?

Forty Guns has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Forty Guns released?

Forty Guns was released on September 10, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Forty Guns?

The main cast of Forty Guns includes Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan, Dean Jagger, John Ericson, Gene Barry.

Is Forty Guns worth watching?

Forty Guns has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 132 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.