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Gun the Man Down (1956): Cast

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Gun the Man Down is a 1956 action western directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, starring Angie Dickinson as Janice, Harry Carey Jr. and Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Gun the Man Down (1956) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Genres
Western , Action , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gun the Man Down About?

The premise of Gun the Man Down without spoilers.

$5,000 REWARD paid only if he’s dead. An outlaw is left for dead by his gang after being shot. A year later, he is released from jail with one thing on his mind: Revenge.

Gun the Man Down Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • arizona territory
  • sheriff
  • ex convict
  • faithless girlfriend
  • bank robber
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • arizona
  • cat and mouse game
  • 1880s
  • posse
  • revenge
  • outlaw gang
+13 more
  • on the lam
  • bank robbery
  • wounded partner
  • abandonment
  • deputy sheriff
  • stolen horse
  • on the run
  • double cross
  • wounded criminal
  • gunslinger
  • year 1885
  • year 1886
  • release from prison
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Cast & crew

Gun the Man Down Cast & Characters

Angie Dickinson leads the cast as Janice, with Harry Carey Jr. as Deputy Lee and Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez as Hotel Man. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen; 14 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Andrew V. McLaglen

More films directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, best-rated first: ffolkes, McLintock!, Cahill U.S. Marshal and The Last Hard Men.

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Gun the Man Down Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Matar a un hombre” and “Légitime défense”.

Also known as
  • Matar a un hombre
  • Légitime défense
  • Atirar Para Matar
  • 亚利桑那任务
  • 건 더 맨 다운

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Gun the Man Down FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Gun the Man Down, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gun the Man Down?

Gun the Man Down runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Gun the Man Down released?

Gun the Man Down was released on November 15, 1956.

Who directed Gun the Man Down?

Gun the Man Down was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.

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Who is in the cast of Gun the Man Down?

Gun the Man Down stars Angie Dickinson as Janice, Harry Carey Jr. as Deputy Lee and Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez as Hotel Man, among 14 credited actors.

Does Gun the Man Down have a post-credit scene?

No. Gun the Man Down has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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