Where can I watch The Showdown (1950)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Showdown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is The Showdown worth watching?

The Showdown holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Showdown?

The Showdown stars Bill Elliott, Walter Brennan, Marie Windsor, Harry Morgan and Rhys Williams.

When was The Showdown released?

The Showdown was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.

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The Showdown (1950): cast, story & where to watch

1950 · Film · ★ 4.8

Released in 1950, The Showdown is a mystery and western film directed by Stuart E. McGowan, running about 86 minutes. “SWORN TO KILL A MAN HE'D NEVER SEEN!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Shadrach Jones, ex-Texas State Policeman, has the ruthless determination to find and kill the man who shot his brother in the back and stole the money with which he was to buy a ranch for the two of them. At the saloon-hotel run by Adelaide, Shadrach is convinced that one of the cowhands on the Captain McKellar cattle drive to Montana is his man. He takes the job of trail-herd boss to find the killer. McKellar preaches to Jones that he should forget revenge and let the law of retribution take care of the killer. Shadrach's hard driving of the men and his hunt for the killer makes him bitterly hated, and his retribution quest ends in a manner he did not anticipated.

Who’s in it. The Showdown stars Bill Elliott as Shadrach Jones, Walter Brennan as Cap MacKellar, Marie Windsor as Adelaide and Harry Morgan as Rod Main, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Showdown has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Showdown page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Showdown tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Showdown (1950)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Showdown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Showdown worth watching?: The Showdown holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Showdown?: The Showdown stars Bill Elliott, Walter Brennan, Marie Windsor, Harry Morgan and Rhys Williams.
When was The Showdown released?: The Showdown was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.