Gun Smoke
"THE LAW OF THE SIX-GUN!"
Originally released in 1945. Gun Smoke is a western film. directed by Howard Bretherton. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, and Jennifer Holt
Synopsis
U. S. Marshals Nevada Jack McKenzie and Sandy Hopkins come upon an overturned stagecoach with the driver and the passenger dead. They learn that the passenger, Hinkley, an archaeologist, has discovered an old Indian site that contains gold relics, and a gang has robbed him of the relics he was carrying. Jane Condon, daughter of Hinkley's partner who was also murdered, tells Nevada that an old Indian guide, Shag, is the only one who knows where the site is. The outlaws find Shag first, and kill him after forcing the information from him. Hinkley's son, Joel, arrives and knows where the site is and leads Nevada and Sandy there ahead of the outlaws.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Johnny Mack Brown
as Marshal Nevada Jack McKenzie
Raymond Hatton
as Marshal Sandy
Jennifer Holt
as Jane Condon
Riley Hill
as Joel Hinkley
Wen Wright
as Henchman Knuckles
Ray Bennett
as Lucky Baker
Steve Clark
as Sheep Herder (uncredited)
Marshall Reed
as Henchman Cyclone
John Cason
as Henchman Red
Frank Ellis
as Henchman Deuce
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
- Willis Kent Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gun Smoke about?
U. S. Marshals Nevada Jack McKenzie and Sandy Hopkins come upon an overturned stagecoach with the driver and the passenger dead. They learn that the passenger, Hinkley, an archaeologist, has discov...
Who directed Gun Smoke?
Gun Smoke was directed by Howard Bretherton.
How long is Gun Smoke?
Gun Smoke has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was Gun Smoke released?
Gun Smoke was released on February 16, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gun Smoke?
The main cast of Gun Smoke includes Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Jennifer Holt, Riley Hill, Wen Wright.