Gunpoint
Gunpoint

Gunpoint

1966Movie86 minEnglish

A young, determined sheriff and his posse chase a gang of murderous train robbers, and a kidnapped woman into New Mexico.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Neville BrodniewiczGenres: Western

Plot Summary

Returning home after a stint in prison, ranch hand Tom Banning is drawn back into a life of crime when he's framed for a murder he didn't commit. He must uncover the real killer and clear his name while navigating treacherous alliances and a brewing range war. Banning's quest for justice leads him through a dangerous landscape of double-crosses and violence.

Critical Reception

Gunpoint is a fairly standard B-western, notable primarily for its casting of David Carradine in an early role and its reliance on familiar Western tropes. While it offers some action, it generally lacks the depth or originality to stand out in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers some decent action sequences common to the Western genre.
  • Relies heavily on predictable plot points and character archetypes.
  • David Carradine's early performance is a point of interest for fans.

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Fun Fact

This film marked one of David Carradine's earliest credited film roles, predating his iconic portrayal of the "self-taught" martial artist Kwai Chang Caine in the television series 'Kung Fu'.

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John Chard

John Chard

It never pays to even the odds! Gunpoint is directed by Earl Bellamy and written by Mary and Willard Willingham. It stars Audie Murphy, Joan Staley, Warren Stevens, Edgar Buchanan, Denver Pyle, David Macklin, Nick Dennis and Royal Dano. ...
John Chard

John Chard

It never pays to even the odds! Gunpoint is directed by Earl Bellamy and written by Mary and Willard Willingham. It stars Audie Murphy, Joan Staley, Warren Stevens, Edgar Buchanan, Denver Pyle, David Macklin, Nick Dennis and Royal Dano. ...