The Fastest Gun Alive
"WHAT HAPPENS in the next few minutes makes one of the most dramatic climaxes of any story you've ever seen!"
Originally released in 1956. The Fastest Gun Alive is a drama/western film. directed by Russell Rouse. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Glenn Ford, Jeanne Crain, and Broderick Crawford
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 12, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (62 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Glenn Ford
as George Temple / George Kelby, Jr.
Jeanne Crain
as Dora Temple
Broderick Crawford
as Vinnie Harold
Russ Tamblyn
as Eric Doolittle
Allyn Joslyn
as Harvey Maxwell
Leif Erickson
as Lou Glover
John Dehner
as Taylor Swope
Noah Beery Jr.
as Dink Wells
J.M. Kerrigan
as Kevin McGovern
Rhys Williams
as Brian Tibbs
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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 spill...
Who directed The Fastest Gun Alive?
The Fastest Gun Alive was directed by Russell Rouse.
How long is The Fastest Gun Alive?
The Fastest Gun Alive has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Fastest Gun Alive released?
The Fastest Gun Alive was released on July 12, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fastest Gun Alive?
The main cast of The Fastest Gun Alive includes Glenn Ford, Jeanne Crain, Broderick Crawford, Russ Tamblyn, Allyn Joslyn.