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Gunman's Walk

  • 19581958
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
1.9K
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Tab Hunter and Kathryn Grant in Gunman's Walk (1958)
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  • Western

A powerful rancher always protects his wild adult son by paying for damages and bribing witnesses, until his crimes become too serious to rectify.A powerful rancher always protects his wild adult son by paying for damages and bribing witnesses, until his crimes become too serious to rectify.A powerful rancher always protects his wild adult son by paying for damages and bribing witnesses, until his crimes become too serious to rectify.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
1.9K
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  • Director
    • Phil Karlson
  • Writers
    • Frank S. Nugent(screenplay)
    • Ric Hardman(story)
  • Stars
    • Van Heflin
    • Tab Hunter
    • Kathryn Grant
Top credits
  • Director
    • Phil Karlson
  • Writers
    • Frank S. Nugent(screenplay)
    • Ric Hardman(story)
  • Stars
    • Van Heflin
    • Tab Hunter
    • Kathryn Grant
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    Gunmans Walk
    Trailer 2:20
    Gunmans Walk

    Photos20

    Tab Hunter and Kathryn Grant in Gunman's Walk (1958)
    Van Heflin, Tab Hunter, James Darren, and Kathryn Grant in Gunman's Walk (1958)
    Tab Hunter and Robert F. Simon in Gunman's Walk (1958)
    Van Heflin, Tab Hunter, James Darren, and Robert F. Simon in Gunman's Walk (1958)
    Mickey Shaughnessy in Gunman's Walk (1958)
    Tab Hunter in Gunman's Walk (1958)
    Chief Blue Eagle, James Darren, Kathryn Grant, and Edward Platt in Gunman's Walk (1958)
    Van Heflin, Edward Platt, and Robert F. Simon in Gunman's Walk (1958)
    Van Heflin and Paul Birch in Gunman's Walk (1958)
    Bert Convy and James Darren in Gunman's Walk (1958)
    Tab Hunter, James Darren, and Kathryn Grant in Gunman's Walk (1958)
    Tab Hunter in Gunman's Walk (1958)

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    Van Heflin
    Van Heflin
    • Lee Hackettas Lee Hackett
    Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter
    • Ed Hackettas Ed Hackett
    Kathryn Grant
    Kathryn Grant
    • Clee Chouardas Clee Chouard
    James Darren
    James Darren
    • Davy Hackettas Davy Hackett
    Mickey Shaughnessy
    Mickey Shaughnessy
    • Deputy Sheriff Will Motelyas Deputy Sheriff Will Motely
    Robert F. Simon
    Robert F. Simon
    • Sheriff Harry Brillas Sheriff Harry Brill
    Edward Platt
    Edward Platt
    • Purcell Averyas Purcell Avery
    Ray Teal
    Ray Teal
    • Jensen Sievertsas Jensen Sieverts
    Paul Birch
    Paul Birch
    • Bob Selkirkas Bob Selkirk
    Michael Granger
    Michael Granger
    • Curlyas Curly
    Will Wright
    Will Wright
    • Judgeas Judge
    Dorothy Adams
    Dorothy Adams
    • Mrs. Stothebyas Mrs. Stotheby
    • (uncredited)
    Leon Alton
    Leon Alton
    • Townsmanas Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Antrim
    Harry Antrim
    • Doctoras Doctor
    • (uncredited)
    Joanne Arnold
    • Girlas Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Barry
    • Wrangeras Wranger
    • (uncredited)
    John Bose
    John Bose
    • Townsmanas Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Bradley
    • Townsmanas Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Phil Karlson
    • Writers
      • Frank S. Nugent(screenplay)
      • Ric Hardman(story)
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    Storyline

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    Widower Lee Hackett (Van Heflin), a cattle rancher who is a product of the old west, tries to bring up his two sons, Ed (Tab Hunter) and Davy (James Darren), in his image, but Ed is wild and unruly. The two brothers are both attracted to Clee Chouard (Kathryn Grant) but she prefers Davy. Ed's efforts to outshine his father and brother and everyone else lead him into a career of a gunfighter, and a confrontation with his father. —Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlinl.net>
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    • Taglines
      • BLISTERING RAW DRAMA! (original print ad - all caps)
    • Genre
      • Western
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Tab Hunter always felt that this was one of his best films because it allowed him to show that he was a talented actor and not just a pretty face. He was also able to use the superb horsemanship he had developed over many years of riding, jumping and working with horses, both recreationally and in competitions.
    • Goofs
      When Lee Hackett leaves town, chasing after his jailbreak son, Ed, he is riding a "right-maned" horse. When he catches up with Ed, he is on a "left-maned" (different) horse.
    • Quotes

      Lee Hackett: You got to learn to respect the gun: knowing when to shoot is just as important as knowing how.

    • Connections
      Featured in Tab Hunter Confidential (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm A Runaway
      by Fred Karger & Richard Quine

      Sung by Tab Hunter (uncredited)

    User reviews37

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    The seed of this tree was nurtured with a gun and raised violently.
    The western Novel written by author Ric Hardman, is the bases for this film called " Gunman's Walk. " But the title is deceptive. It should have been called, ' The violent seed, ' . Directed by Phil Karlson, it tells the story of a brooding, malcontented young man (Tab Hunter) who was raised by his father (Van Heflin) to be rough, tough, and hard drinking. What little discipline the father offered was misplace and shoddy. Anything which could torn from the land was acceptable, if not it could always be bought, traded for, or stolen. The law, as seen by the Hacketts' is seen as a hindrance and as a last resort. The Hackett name was a powerful brand which produced fear and often as not, the father saw to it no one stood in his way. James Darren, who plays Davy Hackett, is the other son which the father disliked, is believed to be a half breed and the weaker of the two boys. The movie is fast paced but shallow and tab Hunter is seen as caring the entire weight of the film on his wild shoulders. Still, for a 1950's a western, it marks a turning point for the country and for later sagas. ****
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Slicks
    • Filming locations
      • Patagonia, Arizona, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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