The Gunfighter (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1950, The Gunfighter is a western film directed by Henry King, running about 85 minutes. “His only friend was his gun... His only refuge - a woman's heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.
Who’s in it. The Gunfighter stars Gregory Peck as Jimmy Ringo, Helen Westcott as Peggy Walsh, Millard Mitchell as Marshal Mark Strett and Jean Parker as Molly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Gunfighter has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gunfighter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gunfighter 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 The Gunfighter (1950)?
- In US, The Gunfighter is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gunfighter worth watching?
- The Gunfighter holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Gunfighter?
- The Gunfighter stars Gregory Peck, Helen Westcott, Millard Mitchell, Jean Parker and Karl Malden.
- When was The Gunfighter released?
- The Gunfighter was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.