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The Gun and the Pulpit (1974): Cast

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The Gun and the Pulpit is a 1974 western directed by Daniel Petrie, starring Jeff Corey as Head of Posse, Geoffrey Lewis and Slim Pickens. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.

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The Gun and the Pulpit (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Director
Daniel Petrie
Genre
Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Gun and the Pulpit About?

The premise of The Gun and the Pulpit without spoilers.

In the Wild West, a notorious gunslinger with a bounty on his head discovers the ambushed, dead body of a traveling minister. To elude the men hunting him, he assumes the clergyman’s identity, using the preacher’s reputation as cover while fleeing across the frontier.

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Cast & crew

The Gun and the Pulpit Cast & Characters

Jeff Corey leads the cast as Head of Posse, with Geoffrey Lewis as Jason McCoy and Slim Pickens as Billy One-Eye. Directed by Daniel Petrie; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from Daniel Petrie

More films directed by Daniel Petrie, best-rated first: A Raisin in the Sun, Six Pack, Lifeguard and Fort Apache the Bronx.

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The Gun and the Pulpit FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Gun and the Pulpit?

The Gun and the Pulpit runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was The Gun and the Pulpit released?

The Gun and the Pulpit was released on April 3, 1974.

Who directed The Gun and the Pulpit?

The Gun and the Pulpit was directed by Daniel Petrie.

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Who is in the cast of The Gun and the Pulpit?

The Gun and the Pulpit stars Jeff Corey as Head of Posse, Geoffrey Lewis as Jason McCoy and Slim Pickens as Billy One-Eye, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Gun and the Pulpit have a post-credit scene?

No. The Gun and the Pulpit has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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