Showdown at Boot Hill (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1958, Showdown at Boot Hill is a western film directed by Gene Fowler Jr., running about 71 minutes. “A weapon in his hand made him Big....Powerful !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bounty hunter Luke Welsh arrives looking for a wanted man. When that man draws on him he has to kill him. To collect his reward he needs a statement identifying him. But the man was well liked in town and no one will sign such a statement. When he outdraws another man who thought he was faster, some townsmen decide he should be killed and they organize a mob to go after him.
Who’s in it. Showdown at Boot Hill stars Charles Bronson as Luke Welsh - Deputy US Marshal, John Carradine as Doc Weber, Carole Mathews as Jill Crane and Robert Hutton as Sloane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Showdown at Boot Hill 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 Showdown at Boot Hill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Showdown at Boot Hill 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 Showdown at Boot Hill (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Showdown at Boot Hill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Showdown at Boot Hill worth watching?
- Showdown at Boot Hill holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Showdown at Boot Hill?
- Showdown at Boot Hill stars Charles Bronson, John Carradine, Carole Mathews, Robert Hutton and Fintan Meyler.
- When was Showdown at Boot Hill released?
- Showdown at Boot Hill was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.