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Invitation to a Gunfighter

1964·Movie
1h 32min·NR
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–40%

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Invitation to a Gunfighter fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

He Kills By Invitation

In New Mexico, a Confederate veteran returns home to find his fiancée married to a Union soldier, his Yankee neighbors rallied against him and his property sold by the local banker who then hires a gunman to kill him.
WesternRevengePost-Civil WarMoral AmbiguitySocial InjusticeTensionViolenceTragedy

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Wilson, Austen Jewell
Written by:
Alvin Sapinsley, Hal Goodman, Richard Wilson
Produced by:
Richard Wilson, Ivan Volkman
Composed by:
David Raksin, William Russell, Godfrey Marks

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Invitation to a Gunfighter legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloPluto TVScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel Tubi TV

Invitation to a Gunfighter is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Invitation to a Gunfighter worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Invitation to a Gunfighter rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Invitation to a Gunfighter?

1 h 32 min

Invitation to a Gunfighter runs 1 h 32 min.

Was Invitation to a Gunfighter a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$3 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is Invitation to a Gunfighter in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Invitation to a Gunfighter?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Invitation to a Gunfighter in 108 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Invitation to a Gunfighter use?

Small-Town TyrantDetermined HomesteaderBlasting It Out of Their HandsWardrobe WoundBald Head of ToughnessI Own This TownShoot Him, He Has a Wallet!Badass in a Nice SuitWilliam TellingMalicious MisnamingStill Wearing the Old ColorsAn Arm and a Legand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Invitation to a Gunfighter, including Small-Town Tyrant, Determined Homesteader, Blasting It Out of Their Hands.