---
title: "Day of the Evil Gun"
year: 1968
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/day-of-the-evil-gun-1968"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 27105
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "G"
---

# Day of the Evil Gun (1968) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/day-of-the-evil-gun-1968

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Day of the Evil Gun is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Western. Produced and broadcast by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two rivals race against Apache foes to rescue a kidnapped woman."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric frontier setting
- Intense rivalry between leads
- Classic 60s Western style

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violent confrontations may be gritty for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains period violence and is best suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: western, tension-filled, desert, revenge

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/day-of-the-evil-gun-1968#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jerry Thorpe
- **Networks / Studios**: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Glenn Ford** as *Lorn Warfield*
- **Arthur Kennedy** as *Owen Forbes*
- **Dean Jagger** as *Jimmy Noble*
- **Harry Dean Stanton** as *Sergeant Parker*
- **John Anderson** as *Captain Jefferson Addis*
- **Paul Fix** as *Sheriff Kelso*
- **Nico Minardos** as *DeLeon*
- **Parley Baer** as *Willford*
- **Royal Dano** as *Dr. Eli Prather*
- **Ross Elliott** as *Reverend Yearby*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does 'Day of the Evil Gun' belong to?
It is a Western.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Jerry Thorpe.

### Q: When was the movie released?
It was released in the United States on March 1, 1968.

### Q: What is the basic plot premise?
Two men embark on a desperate search to rescue a kidnapped woman, while contending with each other and Apache threats.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and thirty‑five minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Day of the Evil Gun — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/27105)
- [Day of the Evil Gun (1968) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/3593-day-of-the-evil-gun)
- [Day of the Evil Gun 62% (1968) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/222648-day-of-the-evil-gun)
- [Day of the Evil Gun (1968) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/16116-day-of-the-evil-gun/prehled/)
- [Day of the Evil Gun - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Evil_Gun)

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