Flashing Guns (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film
Released in 1947, Flashing Guns is a western film directed by Lambert Hillyer, running about 59 minutes. “SIX-SHOOTIN' GANGBUSTER! Battling land-looting killers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a brief mid-1940s burst of originality, Monogram's Johnny Mack Brown western series settled back into the commonplace with such entries as Flashing Guns. In this outing, Brown tries to save his pal Shelby (Raymond Hatton) from being thrown off his ranch by crooked banker Ainsworth (James E. Logan). To do this, our hero must prove that the banker is in cahoots with the local gambling boss (Douglas Evans).
Who’s in it. Flashing Guns stars Johnny Mack Brown as Johnny Mack, Raymond Hatton as Amos Shelby, Riley Hill as Fred Shelby and Jan Bryant as Ann Shelby, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flashing Guns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flashing Guns tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flashing Guns (1947)?
- In US, Flashing Guns is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Flashing Guns?
- Flashing Guns stars Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Riley Hill, Jan Bryant and James Logan.
- When was Flashing Guns released?
- Flashing Guns was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.