Gun Belt 1953

Overview

Gun Belt is a 1953 Western film directed by Ray Nazarro and produced by Edward Small. The story centers on Billy Ringo, a former gunfighter who decides to retire from his violent past to purchase a ranch and marry Arlene Reach. Ringo also attempts to guide his nephew, Chip, toward a law-abiding life. However, his plans are disrupted when his brother, Matt Ringo, conspires with three outlaws named Dixon, Hollaway, and Hoke to frame Billy for a bank robbery. Forced into the situation, Billy pretends to cooperate with the gang. During the events that follow, Billy accidentally kills his brother. He subsequently contacts Marshal Wyatt Earp to report the gang's intention to rob a Wells Fargo express wagon. A final confrontation occurs at the site of the planned robbery, resulting in the deaths of the three outlaws. Billy Ringo concludes the conflict by turning the ringleader, Ike Clinton, over to Marshal Earp. The film features Tab Hunter and Helen Westcott among its cast members.