Gun Fever
Gun Fever

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Gun Fever

1958
Movie
83 min
English

Luke Ram seeks revenge against the white renegade who lead a Sioux raiding party against his father's stagecoach way station, killing all the inhabitants except himself. He's joined by his mining partner, young Sam Weller, not realizing that they man they seek is Weller's father, in whose gang Sam rode as a young man.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Mark StevensGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A gunslinger, seeking revenge for his father's death, arrives in a town controlled by a corrupt sheriff. He finds himself caught between the lawman's tyranny and the desperation of the townsfolk. As tensions rise, a showdown becomes inevitable, forcing the gunslinger to confront his past and decide the fate of the town.

Critical Reception

Gun Fever is a standard, low-budget Western that offers a familiar revenge plot. While it features a competent performance from its director/star Mark Stevens, the film is often criticized for its predictable narrative and lack of originality. However, it has been noted for its gritty atmosphere and solid pacing within the genre conventions of its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its straightforward Western plotting and Mark Stevens' dual role as director and star.

  • Criticized for being a somewhat generic entry in the Western genre with a predictable storyline.

  • Appreciated for its competent handling of action sequences and a dark, determined tone.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older title, but available comments often highlight its decent pacing and classic Western feel, though some note its lack of distinctive features compared to more prominent films in the genre.

Fun Fact

Mark Stevens, who directed and starred in Gun Fever, was also known for his work in noir films and television, bringing a different sensibility to this Western project.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**“I'm a wrathchild; I'm coming to get you, ooh yeah-ee-yeah”**_ After a band of Sioux led by a sadistic white man (Aaron Saxon) wipe out a family at a stagecoach way station, the son (Mark Stevens) vows vengeance and goes after the man...

John Chard

John Chard

Night Fever. Gun Fever is directed by Mark Stevens and Stevens co-writes the screenplay with Stanley Silverman. It stars Stevens, John Lupton, Larry Storch, Maureen Hingert and Aaron Saxon. Music is by Paul Dunlap and cinematography by C...