Death of a Gunfighter poster

Death of a Gunfighter (1969)

Movie ★ 6.2 94 min

In the turn-of-the century Texas town of Cottonwood Springs, marshal Frank Patch is an old-style lawman in a town determined to become modern. When he kills drunken Luke Mills in self-defense, the town leaders decide it's time for a change. That ask for Patch's resignation, but he refuses on the basis that the town, on hiring him, had promised him the job for as long as he wanted it. Afraid for the town's future and even more afraid of the fact that Marshal Patch knows all the town's dark secrets, the city fathers decide that old-style violence is the only way to rid themselves of the unwanted lawman.

Robert Totten Director Alan Smithee Director Don Siegel Director

▶ Play

Quick facts

Released
April 25, 1969
Runtime
94 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0064217
Language

Cast

The Shootist 1976 ★ 7.1
Warlock 1959 ★ 6.8
The Gunfighter 1950 ★ 7.4
Wichita 1955 ★ 6.3
Last Train from Gun Hill 1959 ★ 7.1
Hang 'em High 1968 ★ 6.9
Man with the Gun 1955 ★ 6.1
Support Your Local Gunfighter 1971 ★ 6.6
Hour of the Gun 1967 ★ 6.5
Joe Kidd 1972 ★ 6.4
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 1962 ★ 7.8
High Plains Drifter 1973 ★ 7.3

Also Worth Watching

El Dorado 1966
True Grit 1969
Rio Bravo 1959
The White Buffalo 1977
High Noon 1952
Open Range 2003
Silver Lode 1954
Dodge City 1939
News of the World 2020
Heaven's Gate 1980
Barbarosa 1982
Tall in the Saddle 1944
The Magnificent Seven 1960
Blazing Saddles 1974
Ramrod 1947
Maverick 1994

Frequently asked questions

What is Death of a Gunfighter about?
In the turn-of-the century Texas town of Cottonwood Springs, marshal Frank Patch is an old-style lawman in a town determined to become modern. When he kills drunken Luke Mills in self-defense, the town leaders decide it's time for a change. That ask for Patch's resignation, but he refuses on the basis that the town, on hiring him, had promised him the job for as long as he wanted it. Afraid for the town's future and even more afraid of the fact that Marshal Patch knows all the town's dark secrets, the city fathers decide that old-style violence is the only way to rid themselves of the unwanted lawman.
Who directed Death of a Gunfighter?
Death of a Gunfighter was directed by Robert Totten, Alan Smithee, Don Siegel.
Who stars in Death of a Gunfighter?
Death of a Gunfighter stars Richard Widmark, Lena Horne, Carroll O'Connor, David Opatoshu.
When was Death of a Gunfighter released?
Death of a Gunfighter is a 1969 western film.
Where can I watch Death of a Gunfighter?
You can watch Death of a Gunfighter with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.