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The Master Gunfighter

  • 19751975
  • PGPG
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
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The Master Gunfighter (1975)
  • Drama
  • Western
An outnumbered swordsman/gunfighter tries to prevent wealthy landowners from annihilating local Indians.An outnumbered swordsman/gunfighter tries to prevent wealthy landowners from annihilating local Indians.An outnumbered swordsman/gunfighter tries to prevent wealthy landowners from annihilating local Indians.
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
401
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Tom Laughlin
  • Writer
    • Tom Laughlin
  • Stars
    • Tom Laughlin
    • Ron O'Neal
    • Lincoln Kilpatrick
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tom Laughlin
  • Writer
    • Tom Laughlin
  • Stars
    • Tom Laughlin
    • Ron O'Neal
    • Lincoln Kilpatrick
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    The Master Gunfighter (1975)
    The Master Gunfighter (1975)
    Ron O'Neal in The Master Gunfighter (1975)
    Tom Laughlin in The Master Gunfighter (1975)
    Tom Laughlin in The Master Gunfighter (1975)
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    Lincoln Kilpatrick in The Master Gunfighter (1975)
    Barbara Carrera and Tom Laughlin in The Master Gunfighter (1975)
    Tom Laughlin in The Master Gunfighter (1975)
    Barbara Carrera in The Master Gunfighter (1975)
    Ron O'Neal in The Master Gunfighter (1975)
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    Tom Laughlin
    Tom Laughlin
    • Finleyas Finley
    Ron O'Neal
    Ron O'Neal
    • Pauloas Paulo
    Lincoln Kilpatrick
    Lincoln Kilpatrick
    • Jacquesas Jacques
    Geo Anne Sosa
    • Chorikaas Chorika
    Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera
    • Eulaas Eula
    Victor Campos
    • Malteseas Maltese
    Hector Elias
    Hector Elias
    • Juanas Juan
    James Andronica
    • Abelas Abel
    Richard Angarola
    Richard Angarola
    • Don Santiagoas Don Santiago
    David S. Cass Sr.
    David S. Cass Sr.
    • McDonaldas McDonald
    Patti Clifton
    Doug Jinks
    • Cowboy Ruffianas Cowboy Ruffian
    Mike Lane
    Mike Lane
    • Frewenas Frewen
    Burgess Meredith
    Burgess Meredith
    • Narratoras Narrator
    • (voice)
    Carmencristina Moreno
    Angelo Rossitto
    Angelo Rossitto
    • Sideshow Midgetas Sideshow Midget
    Chuck Dawson
    • Extraas Extra
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Tom Laughlin
    • Writer
      • Tom Laughlin
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    Storyline

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    An outnumbered swordsman/gunfighter tries to prevent wealthy landowners from annihilating local Indians.
    • spaghetti western
    • small western town
    • juarez mexico
    • mexico
    • revisionist western
    • 57 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The world's fastest gun...backed by his samurai sword.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Western
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film begins with the words "Billy Jack Rights Presents" appearing on the screen. This relates to Tom Laughlin and Delores Taylor's production company, Billy Jack Enterprises. After the prologue narration, it is followed two minutes later by "Billy Jack Enterprises Presents", which starts the opening credits. Neither means this film is in the "Billy Jack" series of movies.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Pulp Fiction (1994)

    User reviews18

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    This was made between Billy Jack 2 and 3, but the character is pretty much the same
    Tom Laughlin didn't have to stretch much for this role, to be sure, but as the previous poster said, Barbara Carrera alone is worth the price of admission. If you liked the Billy Jack flicks, you'll undoubtedly like this as well. If you like westerns, you'll like this too. It's a pretty solid performance, and Laughlin is surrounded by a good cast. This movie also has considerably higher production values than the first Billy Jack pictures. This is particularly noticeable in the cinematography, as well as the set design. One would suspect this is because by the time this was made, Laughlin was beginning to enjoy some degree of success and fame due to the buzz generated by the two previous Billy Jack installments.
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    • cyberian
    • Apr 1, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 1975 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • O Samurai do Oeste
    • Filming locations
      • Big Sur, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Billy Jack Enterprises
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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