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The Gunfighter (1950)

★ 7.7Approved85 minDirector: Henry King

1950 film by Henry King

The Gunfighter is a 1950 American Western film directed by Henry King and starring Gregory Peck, Helen Westcott, Millard Mitchell and Karl Malden. It was written by screenwriters William Bowers and William Sellers, with an uncredited rewrite by writer and producer Nunnally Johnson, from a story by Bowers, Roger Corman and Andre de Toth. The film was the second of King's six collaborations with Peck.

The film was nominated for Best Motion Picture Story for William Bowers and Andre de Toth during the 23rd Academy Awards.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Gunfighter about?
The Gunfighter (1950) — A reformed Gunfighter Jimmy Ringo (Gregory Peck) is on his way to a sleepy town in the hope of a reunion with his estranged sweetheart (Helen Westcott) and their young son (B.G. Morgan) who he has never seen. On arrival, a chance meeting with some old friends including the town's
Is The Gunfighter based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Gunfighter scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.