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The Phantom Gunslinger (1970): Cast

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The Phantom Gunslinger is a 1970 western directed by Albert Zugsmith, starring Pedro Armendáriz Jr. as Algernon, Carlos Rivas and Elizabeth Campbell. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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The Phantom Gunslinger (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Albert Zugsmith
Genre
Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Phantom Gunslinger About?

The premise of The Phantom Gunslinger without spoilers.

Set in Tucca Flats, peace is shattered when a gang of bandits—Algernon, Big Sam, Cookie and their cohorts—roll in. The sheriff departs, naming the gun‑novice Bill as his successor. Though unarmed, Bill teams with Indians, equips a suit of armor and springs on his shoes, and uses cunning to drive the outlaws away. The town regains its calm after his unexpected victory.

The Phantom Gunslinger Themes & Keywords

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  • outlaw
  • gunslinger
  • sheriff
  • cowboy
  • guns of the west
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Cast & crew

The Phantom Gunslinger Cast & Characters

Pedro Armendáriz Jr. leads the cast as Algernon, with Carlos Rivas as Sam and Elizabeth Campbell as Cookie. Directed by Albert Zugsmith; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Albert Zugsmith

More films directed by Albert Zugsmith: The Manson Massacre, Sappho Darling, Psychedelic Sexualis and The Incredible Sex Revolution.

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The Phantom Gunslinger Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “El pistolero fantasma” and “Yucca Flat - Die verrückteste Stadt des wilden Westens”.

Also known as
  • El pistolero fantasma
  • Yucca Flat - Die verrückteste Stadt des wilden Westens
  • Die furchtbaren 7
  • 幻象枪手

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The Phantom Gunslinger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Phantom Gunslinger, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Phantom Gunslinger?

The Phantom Gunslinger runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was The Phantom Gunslinger released?

The Phantom Gunslinger was released on April 30, 1970.

Who directed The Phantom Gunslinger?

The Phantom Gunslinger was directed by Albert Zugsmith.

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Who is in the cast of The Phantom Gunslinger?

The Phantom Gunslinger stars Pedro Armendáriz Jr. as Algernon, Carlos Rivas as Sam and Elizabeth Campbell as Cookie, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Phantom Gunslinger have a post-credit scene?

No. The Phantom Gunslinger has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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