A Bullet Is Waiting (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1954, A Bullet Is Waiting is a drama, crime and romance film directed by John Farrow, running about 90 minutes. “...and after the kiss...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A plane carrying a sheriff and a man indicted for manslaughter is wrecked on a lonely California beach and the prisoner manages to escape, after a struggle, only to be taken in hand by the female manager of a remote sheep ranch.
Who’s in it. A Bullet Is Waiting stars Rory Calhoun as Ed Stone, Jean Simmons as Cally Canham, Stephen McNally as Sheriff Munson and Brian Aherne as David Canham.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Bullet Is Waiting has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Bullet Is Waiting page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Bullet Is Waiting tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Bullet Is Waiting (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Bullet Is Waiting change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Bullet Is Waiting worth watching?
- A Bullet Is Waiting holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Bullet Is Waiting?
- A Bullet Is Waiting stars Rory Calhoun, Jean Simmons, Stephen McNally and Brian Aherne.