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Gun the Man Down 1956

“$5,000 REWARD paid only if he's dead.”

Status
Released
Runtime
76 minutes
Director
Andrew V. McLaglen
Networks
Batjac Productions, Morrison-McLaglen Produuction, United Artists
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★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 15 votes NR WesternActionCrime Released
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What is Gun the Man Down?

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Gun the Man Down" (1956). Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
1956
Status
Released
Runtime
76 minutes
Release date
Nov 15, 1956
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Batjac Productions, Morrison-McLaglen Produuction, United Artists
Genres
Western, Action, Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 15 votes
Episode runtime
~76 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Batjac Productions, Morrison-McLaglen Produuction, United Artists
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Overview

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Gun the Man Down" (1956).
Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Gun the Man Down
Year: 1956
Release Date: 11/15/1956 (US)
Genres: Western, Action, Crime
Runtime: 1h 16m
Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
Stars: James Arness, Angie Dickinson (her first leading role)
Producer: Robert E. Morrison
Production Company: Batjac Productions (owned by John Wayne)
Plot: An outlaw is left for dead by his gang after being shot. A year later, he is released from jail with one thing on his mind: Revenge.
Additional detail: $5,000 REWARD paid only if he's dead.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Gun the Man Down is a 1956 American Western film. It was released in the US on November

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Should you watch it?

“A betrayed outlaw returns from prison seeking vengeance against the gang that left him for dead.”

Reasons to watch
  • A concise 76-minute runtime that focuses on a singular mission of revenge.
  • The film explores the classic western trope of an outlaw seeking retribution.
  • It provides a focused look at the consequences of gang betrayal.
Keep in mind
  • The film's brief duration may leave viewers wanting more depth in character development.

Watch it if you enjoy classic mid-century westerns centered on themes of betrayal and justice.

The film maintains a serious tone with a brisk, straightforward pace typical of 1950s action-westerns.

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It is worth watching for fans of 1950s westerns who appreciate a direct and action-oriented revenge story.

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The film has a total runtime of one hour and sixteen minutes.

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This is a standalone feature film rather than a television series, so there are no episodes to track.

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