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Stanley Kauffmann of The New Republic described The Gunfighter as an 'excellent western'. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a score of 100% from 16 reviews. Awards. The film was nominated for Best Motion Picture Story for writers William Bowers and André de Toth during the 23rd Academy Awards.
Academy Awards, USA. 1951 Nominee Oscar. Best Writing, Motion Picture Story. William Bowers. André De Toth.
Bowers and Andre de Toth were later nominated for a Best Motion Picture Story Academy Award. Exteriors for The Gunfighter were shot around Lone Pine, CA in late October 1949, according to studio files. Modern sources state that cinematographer Charles G. Clarke shot the title backgrounds using Gregory Peck's double.
- Henry King, F. E. Johnston
- Gregory Peck
Released in 1950, “The Gunfighter” stars Gregory Peck as a middle-aged quick-draw gunfighter who rides into a Southwestern town where his fame excites the populace and attracts young bucks wanting to make a name.
The Gunfighter. A key forerunner of the new breed of dark, brooding westerns that would soon cast a shadow over America’s frontier folklore, this subversive psychological saga sounds a death knell for the myth of the outlaw hero.
- Jimmy Ringo
Oct 6, 2020 · The role then went to Gary Cooper, who scored big, winning his second Best Actor Oscar and the Golden Globe Award.
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Apr 13, 2024 · The story of an aging gunman once reputed to be the fastest draw in the Southwest, THE GUNFIGHTER (1950) stars AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Gregory Peck as the titular “Jimmie Ringo” – now a man just trying to avoid confrontation and death.
