Last Train from Gun Hill
1959 · Movie · 98 min · ★ 7.1 · 86% critics
After a lawman’s wife is assaulted and killed, he sets out to arrest the wealthy rancher’s son responsible and take him to face justice. Trapped in a town controlled by the boy’s powerful father, he must hold his ground until the last train leaves.
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Details
- Years
- 1959
- Release date
- 1959-07-29
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Critic score
- 86/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (223 votes)
About
If you like sturdy, old-school Westerns built around justice, pressure, and two hard men in conflict, this should land well, especially if you enjoy High Noon or Shane; Not for you if you want surprises or a faster pace.
Pros: tense standoff; strong lead performances; classic Western feel | Cons: familiar plot; uneven suspense; finale divides viewers
Themes
- marshal
- old friends
- son of the boss
- murdered wife
- rich man protects guilty son
- gun fights
Cast & crew
Kirk Douglas
as Marshal Matt Morgan
Anthony Quinn
as Craig Belden
Earl Holliman
as Rick Belden, Craig's Son
Carolyn Jones
as Linda, Craig's Girl
Brad Dexter
as Beero, Belden Foreman
Brian G. Hutton
as Lee Smithers, Rick's Sidekick
Ziva Rodann
as Mrs. Catherine Morgan
Bing Russell
as Skag, Belden Hand
Val Avery
as Steve, Horseshoe Bartender'
Walter Sande
as Gun Hill Sheriff Bartlett
Directed by John Sturges