Gunfighters (1947): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1947, Gunfighters is a western film directed by George Waggner, running about 88 minutes. “Zane Grey's great romance of the west.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Gunfighter "Brazos" Kane lays aside his guns "forever" when he is forced to shoot his best friend, and decides to join another friend, Bob Tyrell, as a cowhand on the Inskip ranch. Upon arriving there he finds the bullet-riddled body of his friend. He carries the body to the Banner ranch, the largest in the territory, and is accused by Banner of murdering Tyrell; Banner orders Deputy Sheriff Bill Yount, who is in Banner's pay, to arrest Kane. But Kane has the sympathy of Banner's daughter, Jane, who notifies Inskip of Kane's plight, and Inskip arrives in time to prevent a lynching. Sheriff Kiscade dismisses the murder charge for lack of evidence. Brazos then sets out to find the killer of his friend. Bess Bannister, Jane's sister, is in love with the Banner ranch foreman, Bard Macky, and knowing that Bard killed Tyrell and that Kane will track him down, then hampers Kane's mission somewhat by pretending to be in love with him.

Who’s in it. Gunfighters stars Randolph Scott as Brazos Kane, Barbara Britton as Bess Banner, Dorothy Hart as Jane Banner and Bruce Cabot as Bard Macky, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Gunfighters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gunfighters page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gunfighters 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.