The Fastest Gun Alive 1956
“WHAT HAPPENS in the next few minutes makes one of the most dramatic climaxes of any story you've ever seen!”
What is The Fastest Gun Alive?
The Fastest Gun Alive is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Drama, Western.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 12, 1956
- Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Genres
- Drama, Western
- Updated
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Overview
The Fastest Gun Alive is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Drama, Western. Produced and broadcast by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A famed gunslinger must hide his skill until a deadly challenge forces a final showdown.”
- Stars Glenn Ford, a leading Western actor
- Directed by Russell Rouse, known for tight storytelling
- Runtime of 89 minutes keeps the story concise
- No official rating (NR) may limit guidance
- Runtime under 90 minutes may feel brief for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic 1950s Westerns with high‑stakes duels.
The film includes gun violence and tense confrontations typical of the Western genre.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the film?
Russell Rouse directed The Fastest Gun Alive.
Who are the lead actors?
Glenn Ford, Jeanne Crain, and Broderick Crawford star in the film.
When was it released?
It was released in the United States on July 12, 1956.
What is the genre?
The film is classified as a drama and Western.
How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour 29 minutes, about 89 minutes.
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