The Bounty Killer
The Bounty Killer

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The Bounty Killer

1965
Movie
96 min
English

Willie Duggans, a tenderfoot from the east, arrives in the wild west and soon experiences its violence. Willie discovers the easy money in bounty killing and must choose between that violent lifestyle and the love of a beautiful saloon singer.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Arch Hall Sr.Genres: Western, Action, Crime

Plot Summary

The Bounty Killer, also known as 'The Man With The Golden Gun,' follows the exploits of a ruthless bounty hunter named Jack. He operates in a harsh, unforgiving landscape, taking on dangerous contracts and often resorting to extreme violence to get his man. His methods are as brutal as the Wild West itself, and he faces numerous challenges from outlaws and the law alike.

Critical Reception

The Bounty Killer is a cult classic of exploitation cinema, primarily recognized for its gritty portrayal of the Western genre and the distinctive performance of its star and director, Arch Hall Sr. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it has gained a following over the years for its raw, low-budget charm and over-the-top violence.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its uniquely bleak and violent take on the Western genre.

  • Arch Hall Sr.'s performance as the stoic bounty hunter is a key element of the film's appeal.

  • Considered a notable example of low-budget, independent filmmaking from the era.

Google audience: Audience reception for The Bounty Killer is niche, with many viewers appreciating its status as a cult B-movie and its gritty, no-holds-barred approach to Western tropes. It's often cited as a film that delivers on its promise of action and violence.

Fun Fact

Arch Hall Sr. also wrote and produced the film, and his son, Arch Hall Jr., performed the film's theme song, 'The Ballad of the Bounty Killer'.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This could have been quite a decent western adventure were it nor for the surprisingly weak effort from Dan Duryea. He ("Duggan") arrives out west where he is shocked by the lawlessness and violence he encounters. Determined to make a decen...

John Chard

John Chard

The Pharisees The Bounty Killer is directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and written by Ruth Alexander and Leo Gordon. It stars Dan Duryea, Rod Cameron, Audrey Dalton, Richard Arlen, Buster Crabbe, Fuzzy Knight and Johnny Mack Brown. Music i...