Shotgun
"ROPEBAIT and RIFFRAFF...hot-blooded gunman and trail town Jezebel..."
Originally released in 1955. Shotgun is a western film. directed by Lesley Selander. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sterling Hayden, Yvonne De Carlo, and Zachary Scott
Synopsis
Clay Hardin, a Deputy U.S. Marshal, is about to turn in his badge and take the job as the territory's Indian commissioner until the notorious Ben Thompson slays the marshal when he tried to make an arrest. Clay turns his back on a white-collar job and his girl to pursue the gang. Picking up a bounty hunter and a beautiful half-breed woman along the way, the little band follows the trail into Apache land where the lawman discovers that the outlaws plan to sell repeating rifles to the Indians.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 23, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Allied Artists Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shotgun about?
Clay Hardin, a Deputy U.S. Marshal, is about to turn in his badge and take the job as the territory's Indian commissioner until the notorious Ben Thompson slays the marshal when he tried to make an...
Who directed Shotgun?
Shotgun was directed by Lesley Selander.
How long is Shotgun?
Shotgun has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Shotgun released?
Shotgun was released on April 23, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shotgun?
The main cast of Shotgun includes Sterling Hayden, Yvonne De Carlo, Zachary Scott, Guy Prescott, Fiona Hale.