Gun Fury

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Gun Fury

Released Nov 11, 1953

1h 23m

Western

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California-bound rancher Ben Warren (Rock Hudson) is shot and left for dead when a demented ex-Confederate, Frank Slayton (Phil Carey), kidnaps his Southern bride-to-be (Donna Reed). Revived, Ben sets out to rescue her. Along the way, he picks up Jess Burgess (Leo Gordon), a slighted former member of Slayton's gang, and American Indian local Johash (Pat Hogan), who has his own beef with the outlaws. Together they embark on a perilous chase toward the Mexican border to stop Slayton.

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Robert Daniels

RogerEbert.com

Though the 3D in “Gun Fury” is mostly rudimentary... it’s still enrapturing to watch Walsh’s unparalleled sense of how to frame these vast landscapes and the way he captures the film’s immersive chases.

Aug 24, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

A traditional but worthy Western.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 3, 2021

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Mattie Lucas

From the Front Row

A perfectly serviceable western adventure, but it never rises above the level of a middle of the road shoot-em-up that feels decidedly mediocre.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 4, 2019

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Interesting Western with themes of non-violence.

Jul 17, 2009

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

The terrible ending, where the Rock Hudson character suddenly acts out of character, almost wrecks this straight-forward Western actioner.

Rated: B

Jan 19, 2006

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Nick F

Gun Fury is a good but far from classic Western, despite being directed by the legendary Raoul Walsh. There is a strong plot with a bride-to-be kidnapped by a bandit gang and the girl’s fiancée hot on the trail, and all the action is set against the magnificent scenery of the Sedona region of Arizona. Reliable Philip Carey is the gang leader, the beautiful Donna Reed the stolen bride-to-be, but the weak link is lead character Rock Hudson who just doesn’t show the tough charisma needed for the role, even though his future bride has been stolen and at the mercy of a ruthless bandit. Hudson never seems intense enough and even after a few brawls, his hair is usually still neatly in place. Even so, this 1953 film is quite watchable, the brawls and gunplay are well staged, and there is always the stunning Arizona landscape in the background. REVIEWED by Nick Fletcher

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/25

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Audience Member

Pretty good one here well worth the watch James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas September 15, 2023

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/15/23

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Audience Member

Engaging Western originally shot in 3D. It's nicely paced and visually exciting.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

god western despite the gimmicks

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

Beautiful looking western in dazzling Technicolor is otherwise an ordinary affair but does have Rock Hudson and Donna Reed both on the cusp of bigger things. Donna made From Here to Eternity the same year as this and Rock would break out of the B's the next year with Magnificient Obsession, This film does have a good pace and a hissable villian in Phil Carey plus an early peek at Lee Marvin. For western fans or admirerers of the stars this will be an enjoyable view.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Classic old western with a cracking cast,includes Lee Marvin in one of his 1st roles

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Leo Gordon

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Synopsis

California-bound rancher Ben Warren (Rock Hudson) is shot and left for dead when a demented ex-Confederate, Frank Slayton (Phil Carey), kidnaps his Southern bride-to-be (Donna Reed). Revived, Ben sets out to rescue her. Along the way, he picks up Jess Burgess (Leo Gordon), a slighted former member of Slayton's gang, and American Indian local Johash (Pat Hogan), who has his own beef with the outlaws. Together they embark on a perilous chase toward the Mexican border to stop Slayton.

Director: Raoul Walsh
Producer: Lewis J. Rachmil
Screenwriter: Thomas Fitzroy, Irving Wallace
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 11, 1953, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 5, 2010
Runtime: 1h 23m
Sound Mix: Mono

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