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The Gambler Wore a Gun (1961): Cast

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The Gambler Wore a Gun is a 1961 western thriller directed by Edward L. Cahn, starring Jim Davis as Case Silverthorne, Merry Anders and Keith Richards. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes.

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The Gambler Wore a Gun (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 6m (66 min)
Director
Edward L. Cahn
Genres
Thriller , Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Gambler Wore a Gun About?

The premise of The Gambler Wore a Gun without spoilers.

Case Silverthorn, a gambler planning to retire to a ranch in Marlpine, saves a sheriff from an ambush en route. The sheriff learns the previous owner, Will Donovan, is dead and neither he nor Donovan’s children know about the sale out west. Forced back into gambling, Case clears his name while battling a gang of cattle thieves and protecting lives.

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Cast & crew

The Gambler Wore a Gun Cast & Characters

Jim Davis leads the cast as Case Silverthorne, with Merry Anders as Sharon Donovan and Keith Richards as Het Larkin. Directed by Edward L. Cahn; 15 actors are credited in all.

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More from Edward L. Cahn

More films directed by Edward L. Cahn: Incident in an Alley, Beauty and the Beast, Secret of Deep Harbor and You Have to Run Fast.

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The Gambler Wore a Gun Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Ein Mann gegen alle” and “Cartas na Mesa”.

Also known as
  • Ein Mann gegen alle
  • Cartas na Mesa
  • LE GAMBLER DES ARMES À FEU

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The Gambler Wore a Gun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Gambler Wore a Gun, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Gambler Wore a Gun?

The Gambler Wore a Gun runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).

When was The Gambler Wore a Gun released?

The Gambler Wore a Gun was released on May 4, 1961.

Who directed The Gambler Wore a Gun?

The Gambler Wore a Gun was directed by Edward L. Cahn.

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Who is in the cast of The Gambler Wore a Gun?

The Gambler Wore a Gun stars Jim Davis as Case Silverthorne, Merry Anders as Sharon Donovan and Keith Richards as Het Larkin, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Gambler Wore a Gun have a post-credit scene?

No. The Gambler Wore a Gun has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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