Buckshot John (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film
Released in 1915, Buckshot John is a western film directed by Hobart Bosworth, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. A sheriff and his posse shoot it out with a gang of robbers headed by Bad Jake Kennedy. The surviving robber, Buckshot John, won't tell where the gang's loot is hidden and gets 30 years in prison. Halfway through his sentence he "gets religion" and in order to save his soul, decides to tell where the gang has hidden its stash of gold. However, a phony clairvoyant, The Great Gilmore, finds out about John's intentions and tricks him into revealing where the gold is. When John finds out what happened, he decides to break out of prison and take care of matters himself.
Who’s in it. Buckshot John stars Hobart Bosworth as 'Buckshot John' Moran, Courtenay Foote as Dr. Buchanan Gilmore / The Great Gilmore, Carl Von Schiller as Jimmy Dacey - A Reporter and Helen Wolcott as Ruth Mason, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buckshot John page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buckshot John 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 Buckshot John (1915)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Buckshot John change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Buckshot John?
- Buckshot John stars Hobart Bosworth, Courtenay Foote, Carl Von Schiller, Helen Wolcott and Herbert Standing.
- When was Buckshot John released?
- Buckshot John was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.