Shotgun 1955
"ROPEBAIT and RIFFRAFF...hot-blooded gunman and trail town Jezebel..."
In Shotgun (1955), the gritty Western from director Lesley Selander, Sterling Hayden stars as Clay Hardin, a determined Deputy U.S. Marshal who abandons a promising political career to hunt down the ruthless outlaw Ben Thompson.
Director: Lesley Selander
Cast
Sterling Hayden
Clay Hardin
Yvonne De Carlo
Abby
Zachary Scott
Reb Carlton
Guy Prescott
Ben Thompson
Fiona Hale
Midge
Angela Greene
Aletha
Lane Chandler
Fletcher
Robert J. Wilke
Bentley (as Robert Wilke)
Paul Marion
Delgadito
John Pickard
Perez
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shotgun (1955) about?
Shotgun (1955) follows Clay Hardin, a Deputy U.S. Marshal who abandons his political ambitions after witnessing the murder of a fellow officer by the notorious outlaw Ben Thompson. Determined to bring Thompson to justice, Hardin teams up with a bounty hunter and a half-breed woman to track the gang into Apache territory, uncovering a dangerous plot to arm Native tribes with advanced rifles.
Who directed Shotgun?
Shotgun was directed by Lesley Selander, a filmmaker known for his work in Westerns and adventure films during the 1950s.
Who stars in Shotgun?
The cast of Shotgun (1955) features Sterling Hayden, Yvonne De Carlo, Zachary Scott, Guy Prescott, and Fiona Hale in key roles.
Is Shotgun (1955) worth watching?
For fans of classic Westerns, Shotgun (1955) delivers a compelling blend of action and moral conflict, anchored by Sterling Hayden's powerful performance. While it may not be as widely known today, its tight runtime and thematic depth make it a solid choice for viewers interested in gritty frontier stories.
How long is Shotgun?
Shotgun (1955) has a runtime of 80 minutes.
About Shotgun (1955) — A Gritty Western of Revenge and Frontier Justice
In Shotgun (1955), the gritty Western from director Lesley Selander, Sterling Hayden stars as Clay Hardin, a determined Deputy U.S. Marshal who abandons a promising political career to hunt down the ruthless outlaw Ben Thompson. After Thompson brutally kills a marshal attempting to serve an arrest warrant, Hardin sheds his badge and personal ties to pursue justice across the sun-scorched frontier. Teaming up with a hardened bounty hunter and a striking half-breed woman, he traces the gang's path deep into Apache territory, where a chilling revelation emerges: the outlaws are planning to arm the Native tribes with repeating rifles, igniting a powder keg of violence and betrayal.
The film crackles with the raw tension of a manhunt set against the untamed West, blending moral conflict with explosive action. Selander's direction amplifies the rugged atmosphere, while Hayden's brooding intensity anchors a story steeped in themes of redemption, duty, and the blurred line between lawman and outlaw.
