---
title: "Gunfight at Black Horses Canyon"
year: 1961
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gunfight-at-black-horses-canyon-1961"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 140840
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Gunfight at Black Horses Canyon (1961) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gunfight-at-black-horses-canyon-1961

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gunfight at Black Horses Canyon is a feature-length Western released on October 17, 1961, with a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes. It is based on the hit TV show Tales of Wells Fargo and follows a Wells Fargo Company troubleshooter who becomes the target of an outlaw he helped send to prison.

The film holds cultural significance as a cinematic extension of its parent television series, capturing the Western style of its era. With a runtime of 100 minutes and a user score of 52 percent on Kinobox, it offers viewers a focused narrative centered on corporate troubleshooting and personal vengeance in the American frontier.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Wells Fargo troubleshooter becomes the target of an outlaw he helped send to prison."

### Why Watch
- It is a feature-length Western based on the hit television show Tales of Wells Fargo.
- It features a plot centered on a Wells Fargo Company troubleshooter hunted by a former inmate.
- It provides a cinematic expansion of established television material from 1961.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It holds a moderate user score of 52 percent on Kinobox.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone and pacing reflect a 1961 feature-length Western derived from a television series.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #feature-length-western, #tales-of-wells-fargo, #outlaw-target, #troubleshooter, #prison-revenge

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/gunfight-at-black-horses-canyon-1961#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: R.G. Springsteen
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, Revue Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dale Robertson** as *Jim Hardie*
- **Jack Ging** as *Beau*
- **William Demarest** as *Jeb*
- **George Kennedy** as *Hawk*
- **Rod Cameron** as *Nathan Chance*
- **Patricia Owens** as *Katherine*
- **Philip Carey** as *Squire*
- **Claude Akins** as *Rake*
- **Mary Jane Saunders** as *Mary Gee*
- **Lory Patrick** as *Tina*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Gunfight at Black Horses Canyon?
Streaming availability is not provided in the source materials.

### Q: Is Gunfight at Black Horses Canyon worth watching?
It holds a 52 percent score on Kinobox, making it a matter of personal preference for Western fans.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Gunfight at Black Horses Canyon?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes for Gunfight at Black Horses Canyon?
It is a feature-length film rather than a multi-episode television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gunfight at Black Horses Canyon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/140840)
- [Gunfight at Black Horses Canyon 52% (1961) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/4432396-gunfight-at-black-horses-canyon)
- [Gunfight at Black Horse Canyon (1961) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/29514-gunfight-at-black-horse-canyon/prehled/)

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