Gunslinger 1956
“Hired to kill the woman he loved!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 71 minutes
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Networks
- Roger Corman Productions, American Releasing Corporation (ARC), American International Pictures
- Where to Stream
- ScreenPix Apple TV channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel
What is Gunslinger?
Topic: Film "Gunslinger" (1956). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 71 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 1, 1956
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Roger Corman Productions, American Releasing Corporation (ARC), American International Pictures
- Genres
- Western, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.3/10 from 33 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~71 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Roger Corman Productions, American Releasing Corporation (ARC), American International Pictures
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Topic: Film "Gunslinger" (1956).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Gunslinger.
Year: 1956.
Genre: Western and Romance.
Release Date: 06/01/1956 (US).
Runtime: 1h 11m.
Director: Roger Corman.
Starring: John Ireland, Beverly Garland, Allison Hayes.
Screenplay writers: Mark Hanna, Charles B. Griffith.
Plot: After her husband is gunned down, Rose Hood takes his place as sheriff of a small Western town.
Additional detail: Hired to kill the woman he loved! (Note: This is a tagline/featurette description, might be tricky to integrate neutrally, but it's in Source 1).
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Gunslinger is a 1956 American Western film. It was directed by Roger Corman. The film stars John Ireland, Beverly Garland, and
Should you watch it?
“A widowed woman steps into the role of sheriff to maintain order in a lawless Western town.”
- Directed by the prolific filmmaker Roger Corman
- Features a central performance by Beverly Garland
- Offers a concise 71-minute runtime
- The film may feel dated to viewers accustomed to modern Western production standards
Watch it if you enjoy mid-century B-movie Westerns featuring strong female protagonists.
The film maintains a classic Western tone with a straightforward pace suitable for fans of 1950s genre cinema.
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Is Gunslinger worth watching?
It is worth watching for those interested in the early directorial work of Roger Corman and classic Western genre tropes.
How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Where can I stream Gunslinger?
Streaming availability varies by region, but the film is listed on platforms like Plex and TMDB for reference.
Who are the main actors in the film?
The film stars Beverly Garland, John Ireland, and Allison Hayes.
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