A Gunfight (1971)
In Bajo Rio, they pay to see a man kill a bull. Today, they'll pay to see a man kill another man.
Will Tenneray and Abe Cross are two aging, famous gunfighters, both in need of money. Tenneray comes up with the idea to stage a duel to the death in a bullfight arena, with the ticket proceeds going to the winner.
Director: Lamont Johnson
Genre: Western
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: August 25, 1971
Cast
- Johnny Cash - Abe Cross
- Kirk Douglas - Will Tenneray
- Jane Alexander - Nora Tenneray
- Karen Black - Jenny Simms
- Dana Elcar - Marv Green
- Robert J. Wilke - Marshal Tom Cater
- Keith Carradine - The Young Gunfighter
- Eric Douglas - Bud Tenneray
- Paul Lambert - Ed Fleury
- James D. Cavasos - Newt Hale
Screenplay
- Harold Jack Bloom (Screenplay)
Music: Laurence Rosenthal
Cinematography: David M. Walsh
Editing: Bill Mosher
Production: Paramount Pictures, Joel Productions, Harvest Pictures, Thoroughbred Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Magyar
Original Language: en
Themes
Spaghetti Western
Keywords
showdown, duel, gunfighter, bull arena
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Gunfight about?
- Will Tenneray and Abe Cross are two aging, famous gunfighters, both in need of money. Tenneray comes up with the idea to stage a duel to the death in a bullfight arena, with the ticket proceeds going to the winner.
- Who directed A Gunfight?
- A Gunfight was directed by Lamont Johnson.
- Who stars in A Gunfight?
- A Gunfight stars Johnny Cash, Kirk Douglas, Jane Alexander, Karen Black, Dana Elcar, Robert J. Wilke.
- How long is A Gunfight?
- A Gunfight has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is A Gunfight?
- A Gunfight is a Western film.
- Where was A Gunfight produced?
- A Gunfight was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Gunfight?
- The themes of A Gunfight include: Spaghetti Western.