SummaryNotorious gunfighter Jimmy Ringo rides into town to find his true love, who doesn't want to see him. He hasn't come looking for trouble, but trouble finds him around every corner.
Directed By:Henry King
Written By:William Bowers, William Sellers, André De Toth, Roger Corman, Nunnally Johnson
The Gunfighter
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
94
User score
Generally Favorable
7.1
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
94
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100
The atmosphere is unremittingly tense, the undercurrents poignant and grim. It's the best movie ever made by pastoralist Henry King. [26 July 1988, p.21]
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An arresting, superbly produced and downbeat Western photographed in stark black and white, The Gunfighter presents an unglorified view of the Old West as a grim, dirty and decidedly desperate place.
100
A ruthlessly heartbreaking tale of a famous gunslinger (Gregory Peck in a black mustache and a little black hat) grown weary of facing down an increasingly young bunch of challengers to his quick-draw supremacy.
90
The Gunfighter is a sock melodrama of the old west. There's never a sag or off moment in the footage as it goes about depicting a lightning draw artist, the fastest man with a gun in the old west, and what his special ability has done to his life.
88
One of the earliest and best antiwesterns, made before the subgenre became self-conscious about critiquing the standard myths. Some that followed are merely contrary; this has the ring of truth.
80
One of the tautest and most stimulating Westerns of the year.
80
Peck's tired resignation, and the authentic atmosphere and building tension make for a compelling retribution drama of the West.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.1
81% Positive
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Nov 24, 2024
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One of Peck's best performances, as an Old West bad ass ,who's grown tired of looking over his shoulder at every punk trying to take him out, He goes to town where everyone knows who he is , Reunites with good friend who's gone legit and seeks chance to have normal life with his ex and his kid, But he’s doomed from the start due to his shootist reputation, Fine supporting cast, i just wish there was more gunfighting action,
Production Company:
- 20th Century Fox
Release Date:Jun 23, 1950
Duration:1 h 25 m
Tagline:RINGO WAS HIS NAME! THE CHALLENGE OF EVERY OUTLAW GUNMAN! THE NOTORIOUS SELF-DEFENSE KILLER! (original print ad - all caps)
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
Photoplay Awards
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Writers Guild of America, USA
• 1 Nomination
