Gun Fury
Gun Fury

Gun Fury

1953Movie83 minEnglish

After a stagecoach holdup, Frank Slayton's notorious gang leave Ben Warren for dead and head off with his fiancée. Warren follows, and although none of the townspeople he comes across are prepared to help, he recruits two others who have sworn revenge on the ruthless Slayton.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Raoul WalshGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A former Union soldier, Jess Wade, is released from prison after serving time for a crime he didn't commit. He seeks revenge on his former outlaw gang who framed him and stole his gold. Along the way, he encounters a rancher's daughter, Jennifer, who may be his only ally in his quest for justice. The film culminates in a violent confrontation as Wade tries to reclaim what was stolen from him.

Critical Reception

Gun Fury was a fairly typical B-Western of its era, praised for its action and pacing but not considered a groundbreaking film. It was a moderate success for its distributor, Allied Artists Pictures, and is often remembered for its Technicolor presentation and an early leading role for Rock Hudson.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic pace and action sequences.
  • Noted for its use of Technicolor, adding vibrancy to the Western setting.
  • Seen as a solid, if unremarkable, entry in the Western genre with an early performance by Rock Hudson.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older title, but general sentiment often highlights its straightforward revenge plot and satisfying action typical of 1950s Westerns.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Technicolor, which was a significant draw for B-Westerns in the early 1950s, providing a visually richer experience than many contemporary black-and-white productions.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Rock Hudson chases down the outlaws who have his babe**_ "Gun Fury" is a 1953 Western Starring Rock Hudson and Donna Reed as a couple traveling to California in the Southwest. After their stagecoach is held-up and Ben Warren (Hudson) ...
John Chard

John Chard

Whilst tackling the 3-D gimmick they forgot to form the characters. Gun Fury is directed by Raoul Walsh and stars Rock Hudson, Donna Reed, Phillip Carey, Roberta Haynes, Leo Gordon, Lee Marvin & Neville Brand. It's adapted from the novel...