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Gunplay (1951): cast, story & where to watch

1951 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1951, Gunplay is a western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 61 minutes. “Roaring action in Old Arizona, when Tim and his lady ranch boss blast in on the man whose secret holds a whole town in terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Landry has Sam Martin killed. When Tim and Chito find Martin and his son, Chip says Matt Potter was responsible. But when Tim and Chito start their search, no ones knows a Matt Potter.

Who’s in it. Gunplay stars Tim Holt as Tim Holt, Richard Martin as Chito Jose Gonzalez Bustamante Rafferty, Joan Dixon as Terry Blake and Harper Carter as Chip Martin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Gunplay has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gunplay page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gunplay 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 Gunplay (1951)?
In US, Gunplay is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Gunplay worth watching?
Gunplay holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Gunplay?
Gunplay stars Tim Holt, Richard Martin, Joan Dixon, Harper Carter and Mauritz Hugo.
When was Gunplay released?
Gunplay was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.