Heaven with a Gun
Heaven with a Gun

Heaven with a Gun

1969Movie98 minEnglish

Jim Killian arrives in a small Arizona town hoping to establish a peaceful life as the local preacher, but he soon finds himself in the middle of a feud between sheep ranchers and cattlemen. Leloopa, a young Native American woman, pleads for Killian's help after her shepherd father is hung by Coke Beck, the vicious son of the head cattle rancher. Killian must weigh his actions carefully lest he perpetuate the cycle of retribution and revenge.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Frank L. MossGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A mysterious bounty hunter arrives in a town ruled by a corrupt cattle baron and his gang of outlaws. The bounty hunter, known only as 'Gannon', seeks to bring justice to the town and its oppressed citizens. He finds himself up against overwhelming odds as he tries to dismantle the baron's reign of terror, facing violence and betrayal at every turn.

Critical Reception

Heaven with a Gun was a moderately received Western, praised for its gritty portrayal of the West and its compelling lead performance. However, it was also noted for its conventional plot and occasional pacing issues, typical of many genre films of the era. Audiences appreciated its action sequences and straightforward narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric depiction of the Old West.
  • Richard Crenna's performance as the stoic bounty hunter was a highlight.
  • Some critics found the story a bit predictable.

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Fun Fact

Leonard Nimoy, famous for playing Spock in Star Trek, plays the villainous outlaw Lar Dooly in this film, a stark contrast to his more intellectual roles.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Life in the Wild West between Christianity, saloon-life and gun-violence_** A seasoned gunslinger comes to a town in the Southwest (Glenn Ford) where he finds himself aiding sheepherders against proud cattlemen (John Anderson, David C...
John Chard

John Chard

You gotta doctor in this town? Go get him! Heaven with a Gun is directed by Lee Katzin and written by Richard Carr. it stars Glenn Ford, Carolyn Jones, Barbara Hershey, John Anderson, David Carradine, J.D. Cannon and Noah Beery Jr. Music...