Gun for a Coward (1957)

A young cowboy, whose dedication to the principles of peace and reason has earned him a reputation for cowardice, overcomes his psychological aversion to violence after his elder brother ... See full summary »

Director:

Abner Biberman

Writer:

R. Wright Campbell

Stars:

Fred MacMurray, Jeffrey Hunter, Janice Rule

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Fred MacMurray	...	Will Keough
Jeffrey Hunter	...	Bless Keough
Janice Rule	...	Aud Niven
Chill Wills	...	Loving
Dean Stockwell	...	Hade Keough
Josephine Hutchinson	...	Mrs. Keough
Betty Lynn	...	Claire
Iron Eyes Cody	...	Chief
Robert F. Hoy	...	Danny (as Robert Hoy)
Jane Howard	...	Marie
Marjorie Stapp	...	Rose
John Larch	...	Stringer
Paul Birch	...	Andy Niven
Bob Steele	...	Durkee
Frances Morris	...	Mrs. Anderson

Storyline

A young cowboy, whose dedication to the principles of peace and reason has earned him a reputation for cowardice, overcomes his psychological aversion to violence after his elder brother unjustly censures him for not joining in a foolhardy gunfight in which their youngest brother is killed.

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Plot Keywords:

cowboy | ranch | coward | saloon | western town | 

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Taglines:

Challenge one brother...you answer to all!

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Genres:

Western

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 February 1957 (Finland)

Also Known As:

Arma para um Covarde

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal International Pictures (UI)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

The Preacher: The Good Book speaks a lot of words at a time like this. But I don't think Harry Keough knew too many of them. He wasn't old enough...or calmed enough.

User Reviews

Enjoyable time-passer ...........

Fred MacMurray starred in a number of interesting color westerns in the 1950's. In this film, 3 brothers come face to face with violence, cowardice and personality conflicts. MacMurray , with his laconic sense of irony, shines in this film.

Jeffrey Hunter has the key role of the the young brother. Hunter was a great actor, who is best remembered to day for his role in The Searchers. He performs well in this one and is a good match for this interesting role.

This movie is only slightly above average, being aided by two fine actors at the top of their game. Worth a look for that alone ........