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The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968)

"He's so bad he was scalped by a cigar store Indian!!"

6.319681h 41mEN
ComedyFamilyWestern

Directed by Alan Rafkin

Rating

6.3/10

Runtime

1h 41m

Language

EN

Release

July 10, 1968

Director

Alan Rafkin

Overview

Jesse W. Haywood (Don Knotts) graduates from dental school in Philadelphia in 1870 and goes west to become a frontier dentist. Penelope "Bad Penny" Cushing (Barbara Rhoades) is offered a pardon if she will track down a ring of gun smugglers. She tricks Haywood into a sham marriage as a disguise. Hay...

Cast

Don Knotts

Don Knotts

Dr. Jesse W. Heywood

Barbara Rhoades

Barbara Rhoades

Penelope 'Bad Penny' Cushings

Jackie Coogan

Jackie Coogan

Matthew Basch

Ruth McDevitt

Ruth McDevitt

Mrs. Olive Heywood

Frank McGrath

Frank McGrath

Mr. Remington

Terry Wilson

Terry Wilson

Welsh

Carl Ballantine

Carl Ballantine

Abel Swanson

Pat Morita

Pat Morita

Wong

Robert Yuro

Robert Yuro

Arnold the Kid

Herb Voland

Herb Voland

Dr. Friedlander

Fay DeWitt

Fay DeWitt

Violet

Dub Taylor

Dub Taylor

Pop Cushings

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Jesse W. Haywood (Don Knotts) graduates from dental school in Philadelphia in 1870 and goes west to become a frontier dentist. Penelope "Bad Penny" Cushing (Barbara Rhoades) is offered a pardon if she will track down a ring of gun smugglers. She tricks Haywood into a sham marriage as a disguise. Haywood inadvertently becomes the legendary "Doc the Haywood" after he guns down "Arnold the Kid".

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Shakiest Gun in the West. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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