Five Guns West (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1955, Five Guns West is an action and western film directed by Roger Corman, running about 78 minutes. “GUNS, GOLD AND A GIRL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Civil War, five condemned Southern prisoners are plucked off Death Row and promised pardons on the condition that they undertake a mission to head west and bring back a double-crossing Confederate spy who has a stagecoach full of Confederate gold.
Who’s in it. Five Guns West stars John Lund as Govern Sturges, Dorothy Malone as Shalee, Mike Connors as Hale Clinton and R. Wright Campbell as John Morgan Candy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Five Guns West has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Guns West page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Guns West tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Guns West (1955)?
- In US, Five Guns West is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Five Guns West worth watching?
- Five Guns West holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Guns West?
- Five Guns West stars John Lund, Dorothy Malone, Mike Connors, R. Wright Campbell and Jonathan Haze.
- When was Five Guns West released?
- Five Guns West was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.