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Death of a Gunfighter

1969Movie1 h 34 minPG

Western
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic69–Rotten Tomatoes75%58%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic69–Rotten Tomatoes75%58%

Summary

In the turn-of-the century Texas town of Cottonwood Springs, marshal Frank Patch is an old-style lawman in a town determined to become modern. When he kills drunken Luke Mills in self-defense, the town leaders decide it's time for a change.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Directed by
Alan Smithee, Don Siegel, Robert Totten
Written by
Lewis B. Patten, Joseph Calvelli
Produced by
Richard E. Lyons
Music by
Oliver Nelson

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Facts

April 25, 1969 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
April 25, 1969
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

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Where can I stream Death of a Gunfighter?

PhiloStarz

In the United States, Death of a Gunfighter streams on Philo and Starz. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Death of a Gunfighter worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (72 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Is Death of a Gunfighter okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching Death of a Gunfighter?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Death of a Gunfighter plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.