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The Man Behind the Gun (1953)

APPROVED 82 min  -  Western  -   31 January 1953 (USA)
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An undercover government agent battles insurrectionists whose want Southern California to secede and become a slave state.

Director:

Felix E. Feist

Writers:

John Twist (screenplay), Robert Buckner (story)

Stars:

Randolph Scott, Patrice Wymore and Dick Wesson
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Cast

Cast overview:
Randolph Scott ...
Major Ransome Callicut
Patrice Wymore Patrice Wymore ...
Lora Roberts
Dick Wesson ...
Sgt. 'Monk' Walker
Philip Carey Philip Carey ...
Capt. Roy Giles
Lina Romay Lina Romay ...
Chona Degnon
Roy Roberts Roy Roberts ...
Sen. Mark Sheldon
Morris Ankrum Morris Ankrum ...
Bram Creegan
Katherine Warren Katherine Warren ...
Phoebe Sheldon (as Katharine Warren)
Alan Hale Jr. Alan Hale Jr. ...
Cpl. Olaf Swenson
Douglas Fowley Douglas Fowley ...
Buckley Saloon Manager
Anthony Caruso ...
Vic Sutro (as Tony Caruso)
Clancy Cooper Clancy Cooper ...
'Kansas' Collins
Robert Cabal Robert Cabal ...
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Storyline

Posing as a schoolteacher, undercover government agent Ransome Callicut arrives in 1850's California to gather intelligence about an insurrectionist plot to have the southern part of the state secede to become a slave state. When he discovers a hidden cache of weapons, he reveals his true identity and assumes command of the local army post. Aided by sidekicks Monk Walker and Olaf Swenson he battles political assassination and other intrigues to unmask the ringleader of the plot and keep the Golden State in the Union. Written by Gabe Taverney (duke1029@aol.com)  

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Slave State | Battle | California | Murder | Cowboy Hat  | See more »

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An Easy-Going Gent with Deadly Guns...and a Reputation to Match!

Genres:

Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Der Rebell von Kalifornien See more »

Filming Locations:

Bell Ranch, Santa Susana, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The opening scene of a ship being unloaded uses footage from Captain Horatio Hornblower. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: The film is set in 1850s. Most, if not all, of the firearms employed in the film post-date the American Civil War (1861-1865). Examples include Colt Single-Action Army revolvers and various lever-action rifles that first appear in the 1870s. See more »

Quotes

Sgt. 'Monk' Walker: [In disguise as a pioneer woman] If I die like this, don't bury me. Just perfume the body.
Cpl. Olaf Swenson: You'll do! At a distance you look just like a woman.
Sgt. 'Monk' Walker: Anybody who don't keep that distance gets surprised!
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Soundtracks

"Adios, Mi Amor"
(uncredited)
Written by Nestor Amaral See more »