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The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953)

"THE SCREEN'S GREATEST OUTDOOR STAR"

5.419531h 22mEN
Western

Directed by André de Toth

Rating

5.4/10

Runtime

1h 22m

Language

EN

Release

July 30, 1953

Director

André de Toth

Official Trailer

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Overview

Having been a spy for Quantrill's raiders during the Civil War, Jeff Travis thinking himself a wanted man, flees to Prescott Arizona where he runs into Jules Mourret who knows of his past. He takes a job on the stage line that Mourret is trying to steal gold from. When Mourret's men kill a friend of...

Cast

Randolph Scott

Randolph Scott

Jeff Travis

Claire Trevor

Claire Trevor

Josie Sullivan

Lee Marvin

Lee Marvin

Dan Kurth

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Bull Slager

Joan Weldon

Joan Weldon

Shelby Conroy

George Macready

George Macready

Jules Mourret

Alfonso Bedoya

Alfonso Bedoya

Degas

Pierre Watkin

Pierre Watkin

Jason Conroy

Joseph Vitale

Joseph Vitale

Shorty

Clem Bevans

Clem Bevans

Jim Martin

Roscoe Ates

Roscoe Ates

Jake Hooper

Rayford Barnes

Rayford Barnes

Todd

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Having been a spy for Quantrill's raiders during the Civil War, Jeff Travis thinking himself a wanted man, flees to Prescott Arizona where he runs into Jules Mourret who knows of his past. He takes a job on the stage line that Mourret is trying to steal gold from. When Mourret's men kill a friend of his he sets out to get Mourret and his men. When his plan to have another gang get Mourret fails, he has to go after them himself.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Stranger Wore a Gun. 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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