Man with the Gun 1955
"A man who lived and breathed violence!"
In *Man with the Gun (1955)*, the legendary Robert Mitchum stars as a hardened gunslinger who arrives in a quiet town under the iron grip of a shadowy landowner.
Director: Richard Wilson
Cast
Robert Mitchum
Clint Tollinger
Jan Sterling
Nelly Bain
Karen Sharpe
Stella Atkins
Henry Hull
Marshal Lee Sims
Emile Meyer
Saul Atkins
John Lupton
Jeff Castle
Barbara Lawrence
Ann Wakefield
Ted de Corsia
"Frenchy" Lescaux
Leo Gordon
Ed Pinchot
James Westerfield
Mr. Zender
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Man with the Gun (1955) about?
A hardened stranger arrives in a town terrorized by an unseen landowner's enforcers. Hired to restore order, he uncovers a web of corruption tied to his estranged wife's past. His mission becomes a brutal fight to reclaim the town—and himself.
Who directed Man with the Gun?
Richard Wilson directed this tense Western, bringing a sharp eye for tension and moral complexity to the screen.
Who stars in Man with the Gun?
Robert Mitchum headlines alongside Jan Sterling, Karen Sharpe, Henry Hull, and Emile Meyer in this gripping cast.
Is Man with the Gun (1955) worth watching?
For fans of classic Westerns with layered protagonists and gritty storytelling, *Man with the Gun* delivers. Mitchum's performance and Wilson's direction make it a standout in the genre, even without an IMDb rating.
How long is Man with the Gun?
The film runs for 83 minutes, a tight and engaging runtime perfect for a Western thriller.
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About Man with the Gun (1955) — Robert Mitchum's Gritty Western Showdown
In *Man with the Gun (1955)*, the legendary Robert Mitchum stars as a hardened gunslinger who arrives in a quiet town under the iron grip of a shadowy landowner. Tasked with restoring order, he takes on a dangerous mission that uncovers corruption, fear, and the brutal realities of frontier justice. Directed by Richard Wilson, this gripping Western explores themes of vengeance, redemption, and the cost of justice in a lawless land.
The film's tense atmosphere crackles with Mitchum's brooding intensity as he navigates a town paralyzed by fear, where even the sheriff cowers before unseen tyrants. With its sharp moral dilemmas and relentless pacing, *Man with the Gun* blends classic Western tropes with a gritty, character-driven edge that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
