The Left Handed Gun 1958
“I don't run. I don't hide. I go where I want. I do what I want.”
What is The Left Handed Gun?
The Left Handed Gun is a 1958 American Western film directed by Arthur Penn in his feature directorial debut. The film focuses on the outlaw Billy the Kid, who decides to avenge the murder of his employer by a crooked sheriff, throwing the lives of those around him into turmoil and endangering a General Amnesty set up by Governor Wallace.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 30, 1958
- Studios
- Haroll Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Western
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Overview
The Left Handed Gun is a 1958 American Western film directed by Arthur Penn in his feature directorial debut. The film focuses on the outlaw Billy the Kid, who decides to avenge the murder of his employer by a crooked sheriff, throwing the lives of those around him into turmoil and endangering a General Amnesty set up by Governor Wallace.
The film stars Paul Newman as Billy the Kid and John Dehner as Pat Garrett, with additional cast members including Lita Milan. Released in the United States on May 7, 1958, the 1 hour and 42 minute Western explores historical and dramatic themes related to the New Mexico Territory.
Should you watch it?
“An outlaw seeks vengeance against a crooked sheriff, endangering a territorial peace agreement.”
- Directed by Arthur Penn in his feature directorial debut.
- Stars Paul Newman as Billy the Kid and John Dehner as Pat Garrett.
- Explores the turbulent aftermath of a crooked sheriff murdering his employer.
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Watch it if you want to see Arthur Penn's feature directorial debut about outlaw Billy the Kid starring Paul Newman.
The tone is dramatic and historical, with a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes.
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Is The Left Handed Gun worth watching?
It features Arthur Penn in his feature directorial debut and stars Paul Newman as Billy the Kid.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Who directs and stars in the movie?
The film is directed by Arthur Penn and stars Paul Newman as Billy the Kid and John Dehner as Pat Garrett.
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