The Ballad of a Gunfighter (1964): Cast & Plot
The Ballad of a Gunfighter is a 1964 western directed by Bill Ward, starring Marty Robbins as Marty Robbins, Michael Davis and Nestor Paiva. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Bill Ward
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pen-Gem Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ballad of a Gunfighter About?
The premise of The Ballad of a Gunfighter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An outlaw hunted for a bounty crosses paths with a marginalized woman also marked by society. A former Confederate rides the frontier, stealing stagecoaches to fund aid for the local poor. His plans clash when he confronts a gang of robbers whose motives are far less altruistic.
The Ballad of a Gunfighter Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- money
- poverty
- spaghetti western
- gang of outlaws
- outlaw
- brawl
- fistfight
- horse
- small town
- western town
- duel
- street fight
+23 more Show fewer
- bar shootout
- bar fight
- saloon
- violence
- revolver
- colt .45
- six gun
- winchester rifle
- repeating rifle
- pistol
- fast draw
- gunfighter
- gunslinger
- ballad
- song
- wild west
- old west
- cowboy
- gunfight
- shootout
- street shootout
- nun
- independent film
The Ballad of a Gunfighter Cast & Characters
Marty Robbins leads the cast as Marty Robbins, with Michael Davis as Miguelito and Nestor Paiva as Padre. Directed by Bill Ward; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bill Ward
- Marty Robbins as Marty Robbins
- Michael Davis as Miguelito
- Nestor Paiva as Padre
- Laurette Luez as Felina
Also Starring in The Ballad of a Gunfighter
· 5 more- Robert Barron McCord
- Joyce Redd Secora
- Charlie Aldrich Amigo
- Paul McDonald Mr. Baker
- Cynthia Goodwins First Nun
The Ballad of a Gunfighter Plot Summary
What happens in The Ballad of a Gunfighter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As an orchestra swells with the El Paso melody, Marty Marty Robbins rides his white horse over rugged terrain. He spots a group of men along the road, passes them, and comes to a rocky outcrop beside the road. A stagecoach rolls by, and Marty vaults onto the roof, has the driver drop a strongbox to the ground, then shoots the lock, gathers the sacks of gold, and rides away. The pursuers close in, but he eludes them and keeps moving.
Full summary
The whole story of The Ballad of a Gunfighter, scene by scene
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Ballad of a Gunfighter Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Баллада о храбром стрелке” and “Баллада о стрелке”.
- Also known as
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- Баллада о храбром стрелке
- Баллада о стрелке
- Zorro il pistolero
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The Ballad of a Gunfighter FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Ballad of a Gunfighter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ballad of a Gunfighter?
The Ballad of a Gunfighter runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Ballad of a Gunfighter released?
The Ballad of a Gunfighter was released on March 1, 1964.
Who directed The Ballad of a Gunfighter?
The Ballad of a Gunfighter was directed by Bill Ward.
More films by Bill Ward Who is in the cast of The Ballad of a Gunfighter?
The Ballad of a Gunfighter stars Marty Robbins as Marty Robbins, Michael Davis as Miguelito and Nestor Paiva as Padre, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Ballad of a Gunfighter have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ballad of a Gunfighter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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