Gunman's Walk (1958)
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29% want to see it
(18 ratings)
The highly variable Tab Hunter delivers his best film performance in the grim western Gunman's Walk. Hunter plays Ed Hackett, the son of gunslinger-turned-land baron Lee Hackett (Van Heflin). Out of respect (and fear) of his father, the hotheaded Ed is given a wide berth by the resentful… More The highly variable Tab Hunter delivers his best film performance in the grim western Gunman's Walk. Hunter plays Ed Hackett, the son of gunslinger-turned-land baron Lee Hackett (Van Heflin). Out of respect (and fear) of his father, the hotheaded Ed is given a wide berth by the resentful townsfolk. The elder Hackett doesn't make things any better when he tacitly approves of Ed's violent behavior, all the while giving short shrift to his law-abiding younger son Davy (James Darren). Inevitably, Ed goes one step too far, forcing his father to make a devastating decision. Kathryn Grant, future wife of Bing Crosby, registers well as the half-breed girl with whom Davy falls in love. Gunman's Walk is seen at a disadvantage on television; director Phil Karlson's inventive use of the CinemaScope lens will be largely lost on a 22-inch screen. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Phil Karlson
- Written By
- Frank S. Nugent, Ric Hardman
- Genres
- Western
Unrated,
Critic Reviews
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Kelly Vance, East Bay Express
For all its strife it's a gorgeous film.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Energetic western that centers on the conflict between a father and his two sons.
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Cast
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Van Heflin
as Lee Hackett
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Tab Hunter
as Ed Hackett
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Kathryn Grant
as Clee Chouard
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James Darren
as Davy Hackett
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Mickey Shaughnessy
as Will Motely
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Robert F. Simon
as Harry Brill
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Edward Platt
as Purcell Avery
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Ray Teal
as Jensen Sieverts
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Paul Birch
as Bob Selkirk
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Michael Granger
as Curley
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Will Wright
as Judge
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Bert Convy
as Paul Chouard
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Paul E. Burns
as Cook
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Paul Bryar
as Bartender
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Everett Glass
as Rev. Arthur Stotheby
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Dorothy Adams
as Mrs. Stotheby
- Brett Halsey
