Man or Gun

1958
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1h 19m

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Macdonald Carey and Audrey Totter in Man or Gun (1958)

A gun-slinging drifter, armed with a legendary pistol, saves a town from the greedy clutches of an evil family. But what makes him so fast? Is it the man or the gun?A gun-slinging drifter, armed with a legendary pistol, saves a town from the greedy clutches of an evil family. But what makes him so fast? Is it the man or the gun?A gun-slinging drifter, armed with a legendary pistol, saves a town from the greedy clutches of an evil family. But what makes him so fast? Is it the man or the gun?

Director
- Albert C. Gannaway
Writers
- Vance Skarstedt
- James J. Cassity
Stars

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IMDb RATING

5.8/10

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Director
- Albert C. Gannaway
Writers
- Vance Skarstedt
- James J. Cassity
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
The gun in question in this movie is repeatedly called a "Colt Wesson .44". There are Colt guns and Smith & Wesson guns but there is no such thing as a Colt Wesson.

Connections
Referenced in Shadows (1958)

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This is film noir western, a low key but good entertainment.

I just saw this on cable, and knowing nothing about it before hand, I found myself slowly drawn into the story. I wanted to know what would happen to these characters, and what was really motivating them. I ended up really enjoying it.

All the leads play characters who are intense, and are flawed in various ways. Also, we never get a whole lot of background on the characters, just enough to intrigue me and keep me watching.

At times, I found myself comparing the directorial and writing style to some of the early Dragnet TV episodes from the 1950's. Being black and white, the lighting is subdued, almost flat. The shootings are quick and intense and almost matter of fact.

In conclusion, I really enjoyed it but suspect it is not for everyone.