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The Slowest Gun in the West (1960)

"The Slowest Gun in the West, The Fastest Draw on TV"

2.019600h 53mEN
WesternComedyTV Movie

Directed by Herschel Daugherty

Rating

2.0/10

Runtime

0h 53m

Language

EN

Release

May 7, 1960

Director

Herschel Daugherty

Overview

The town of Primrose, Arizona is beset by outlaws, so the towns people hire Fletcher Bissell III (A.K.A. The Silver Dollar Kid) as their new sheriff. Fletcher is so cowardly the townsfolk are sure that the local outlaws will be too proud to gun him down. This proves to be the case, and the outlaws h...

Cast

Phil Silvers

Phil Silvers

Fletcher Bissell III, The Silver Dollar Kid

Jack Benny

Jack Benny

Chicken Finsterwald

Ted de Corsia

Ted de Corsia

Black Bart

Jack Elam

Jack Elam

Ike Dalton

Karl Lukas

Karl Lukas

Jake Dalton

Robert J. Wilke

Robert J. Wilke

Billy the Kid Blake

Lee Van Cleef

Lee Van Cleef

Sam Bass

George Keymas

George Keymas

Jud McCory

John Dierkes

John Dierkes

'Wild Bill' Monks

Mauritz Hugo

Mauritz Hugo

'Doc' Henley

Edward Brophy

Edward Brophy

The Bartender

William Fawcett

William Fawcett

'Skunk' Sloan

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Slowest Gun in the West (1960), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The town of Primrose, Arizona is beset by outlaws, so the towns people hire Fletcher Bissell III (A.K.A. The Silver Dollar Kid) as their new sheriff. Fletcher is so cowardly the townsfolk are sure that the local outlaws will be too proud to gun him down. This proves to be the case, and the outlaws hire their own cowardly gunfighter, Chicken Finsterwald, to go up against The Silver Dollar Kid.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Slowest 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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