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Man or Gun

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Thirsty and traveling by foot through the desert, gunslinger Maybe Smith (Macdonald Carey) arrives in the dusty western outpost of Dutch Flat, a town that has recently descended into anarchy at the hands of the crooked Corley clan. When Maybe defeats outlaw Buckstorm Corely (Ken Lynch) in a gun battle at the local saloon, the newcomer finds himself the reluctant arbitrator of justice in the power struggle between the townsfolk and the corrupt Corleys.

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Left me wishing this film forgot about its unconvincing noble aims it was preaching and went for the complete amoral lunacy of a spaghetti Western. Rated: C+ Aug 4, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I am standing western here. Would love to have that gun. Yes I recommend it James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas, August 15, 2023. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Probably one of the most original ideas for a b-western I have ever come across. Despite having all the other trappings of a b-movie, [the female saloon keeper romantic lead, the bad rich guy and his gang, the philosophical drifter etc] the basic idea, the focus on the gun of a famous killer and whether or not it gives its owner supernatural speed on the draw makes for an unexpected psychological thriller. Don't misunderstand me, this is not a great movie, its nowhere near as well realised as it should be and a terrific idea is poorly served. Still, if ever a movie deserved to be revisited, this is it. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Completely ordinary western with Carey a dull lead. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Thirsty and traveling by foot through the desert, gunslinger Maybe Smith (Macdonald Carey) arrives in the dusty western outpost of Dutch Flat, a town that has recently descended into anarchy at the hands of the crooked Corley clan. When Maybe defeats outlaw Buckstorm Corely (Ken Lynch) in a gun battle at the local saloon, the newcomer finds himself the reluctant arbitrator of justice in the power struggle between the townsfolk and the corrupt Corleys.
Director
Albert C. Gannaway
Production Co
Albert C. Gannaway Productions
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 19m