Four Fast Guns

1960
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1h 12m

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In 1873, the town of Purgatory hires a town-tamer, but the evil saloon owner hires three gunfighters to kill him.In 1873, the town of Purgatory hires a town-tamer, but the evil saloon owner hires three gunfighters to kill him.In 1873, the town of Purgatory hires a town-tamer, but the evil saloon owner hires three gunfighters to kill him.

Director
- William J. Hole Jr.
Writers
- James Edmiston
- Dallas Gaultois
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6.1/10

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Director
- William J. Hole Jr.
Writers
- James Edmiston
- Dallas Gaultois
Stars

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Trivia
Final film of Martha Vickers.

Goofs
Mary Hoag pulls a Winchester 1894 rifle from behind the bar, which won't be made for another 21 years at least. However, it is similar to other Winchester lever action rifles of the era in general looks. All of the handguns appear to be Colt Single Action Army revolvers which began in 1873. While it is possible for some to be there, it is doubtful that everyone would have one as they are new and guns were expensive for people then.

Quotes
[first lines]
Dipper: [narrating] This man came along the trail one Sunday morning in '73, taking it slow and easy, keeping his eyes open and his gun hand ready. He came from nowhere, I guess. Anyhow, he never said from where and we never asked. He was going to stop off in Purgatory, to make his stand like he lived - alone. This is Number One. He called himself Sabin.

Connections
Featured in Best in Action: 1960 (2018)

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6/10

Short & with Just a Touch of Sweet

The film's striking poster, the title, it just kind of drew me in. Four Fast Guns started off kind of slow for me but oddly enough as the film progressed I was actually starting to become involved. The basic story is kind of fun, but as is often times the case with these old westerns, and maybe with the old west in general, there are so many contradictions to how and when the law is actually enforced. This is something I have noticed about many westerns, and this one in particular. I don't recall ever seeing James Craig before, and while he does a decent job here, I do think he lacks the charisma to carry the lead role here. Who knows though, perhaps he was so focused on being the stoic, unfeeling, tough-guy cowboy that he forgot to bring the rest? Anyway, the remainder of the performances are nothing special but adequate. It's kind of a slight film and yet I did find it kind of entertaining. Check it out and see for yourself.