Gunslinger (film)
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| + | '''''Gunslinger''''' is a 1956 American [[Western (genre)|Western]] film directed by [[Roger Corman]] and starring [[John Ireland (actor)|John Ireland]], [[Beverly Garland]] and [[Allison Hayes]]. The screenplay was written by [[Mark Hanna (screenwriter)|Mark Hanna]] and [[Charles B. Griffith]]. | ||
| - | '''''Gunslinger''''' is a [[1956 in film|1956]] [[western film|western]] directed by [[Roger Corman]]. The film stars [[John Ireland (actor)|John Ireland]], [[Beverly Garland]] and [[Allison Hayes]]. It was featured on ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]''. The film was shot just outside Kanab, UT. The set still stands today. | + | The film began production in February 1956, as director Corman wanted to shoot one final film in six days before a change in union contracts meant that actors were limited to working only five days a week. Filming of ''Gunslinger'' was marred by several inconveniences; rain caused the filming location to become muddy, and the two lead actresses were both injured on set. Eventually, ''Gunslinger'' was released to mixed reviews, and, in 1993, was featured in a fifth-season episode of the film-mocking comedy television series ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]].'' |
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| + | After her husband Scott, the town marshal of Oracle, Texas, is killed by two assailants, Rose Hood shoots one of men and is named temporary marshal until the renowned [[Sam Bass (outlaw)|Sam Bass]] arrives to take the job. At the funeral, she spots and shoots the second killer. | ||
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| + | That night, Rose asks Erica Page to close her saloon at 3 a.m. in accordance with town regulations, but Erica insists that her saloon is open 24 hours. After the women fight, Erica capitulates and closes for the night. She tells lackey Jake to hire a [[gunslinger]], and he finds Cane Miro. In the saloon, Mayor Polk tells Erica that she has overextended herself by buying property along a proposed railroad track, but she dismisses his warnings. | ||
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| + | As Cane rides toward town, Rose shoots at him, mistaking him for a Nate Signo, a man whom she has been seeking. She apologizes and they ride together to find Signo, and Cane shoots him. Cane enters the saloon and confronts Polk. Erica reveals that she paid Cane to kill Rose, but she states that if the proposed railroad track is a success, Rose may not have to die. | ||
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| + | Erica buys a freight line from Zebulon Taub for $15,000 but has Jake follow him. Rose follows Cane as he exits town. He stops and they talk and eventually kiss. Jake finds and kills Taub and reclaims the money. When Rose and Cane arrive, Erica becomes jealous and irate. She demands that Jake kill Rose immediately. Cane reminds her that they cannot change the deal they made. | ||
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| + | Cane tells Rose that he has come to see Mayor Polk, who was his former military commander. At a pivotal battle, Polk had panicked and fled, leaving his men, including Cane's four brothers, to be captured or killed. Rose makes Cane promise not to harm Polk, but has Polk placed in protective custody. | ||
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| + | Three of Erica's dance-hall girls whom Rose had banished from the town ambush Rose and try to hang her. However, Cane rescues her from the girls, who leave town. Cane becomes intoxicated and kisses Erica. Jake, who has been spying, sees the kiss but leaves before Erica is rejected by Cane. Erica orders Cane to kill Rose. When she returns to her saloon, Jake slaps her and Erica vows that she will kill him. Jake seeks Rose and tells her everything that he knows. Back at the saloon, Jake draws a gun on Cane, who kills him. Rose does not arrest him, as Erica claims that the murder was in [[Right of self-defense|self-defense]]. | ||
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| + | After stealing a letter informing her that the railroad will not be built, killing the messenger in the process, Erica rides into town, intending to have Cane kill Rose. Deputy Joshua Tate is killed when he confronts them. Cane attacks Polk, killing his wife when she shields him. Cane then shoots and kills Polk. | ||
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| + | Rose enters town and Erica aims at her, but Erica is shot by Cane before she can pull the trigger. Rose pursues Cane out of town, and they exchange fire. After he is shot, Cane asks Rose whether she had loved him, and she replies that she did. Cane's wound is fatal, and Rose rides out of Oracle, declaring she will never return. Sam Bass arrives just as she leaves and asks her whether the town is quiet, and she confirms. | ||
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| + | ==Cast== | ||
| + | *[[Beverly Garland]] as Marshal Rose Hood | ||
| + | *[[John Ireland (actor)|John Ireland]] as Cane Miro | ||
| + | *[[Allison Hayes]] as Erica Page | ||
| + | * Martin Kingsley as Mayor Gideon Polk | ||
| + | *[[Jonathan Haze]] as Jake Hayes | ||
| + | * Margaret Campbell as Felicity Polk | ||
| + | *[[Bruno VeSota]] as Zebelon Tabb | ||
| + | *[[Chris Alcaide]] as Deputy Joshua Tate | ||
| + | *[[Dick Miller]] as Jimmy Tonto | ||
| + | *[[William Schallert]] as Marshal Scott Hood | ||
| + | *[[Kermit Maynard]] as Barfly | ||
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Gunslinger is a 1956 American Western film directed by Roger Corman and starring John Ireland, Beverly Garland and Allison Hayes. The screenplay was written by Mark Hanna and Charles B. Griffith.
The film began production in February 1956, as director Corman wanted to shoot one final film in six days before a change in union contracts meant that actors were limited to working only five days a week. Filming of Gunslinger was marred by several inconveniences; rain caused the filming location to become muddy, and the two lead actresses were both injured on set. Eventually, Gunslinger was released to mixed reviews, and, in 1993, was featured in a fifth-season episode of the film-mocking comedy television series Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Plot
After her husband Scott, the town marshal of Oracle, Texas, is killed by two assailants, Rose Hood shoots one of men and is named temporary marshal until the renowned Sam Bass arrives to take the job. At the funeral, she spots and shoots the second killer.
That night, Rose asks Erica Page to close her saloon at 3 a.m. in accordance with town regulations, but Erica insists that her saloon is open 24 hours. After the women fight, Erica capitulates and closes for the night. She tells lackey Jake to hire a gunslinger, and he finds Cane Miro. In the saloon, Mayor Polk tells Erica that she has overextended herself by buying property along a proposed railroad track, but she dismisses his warnings.
As Cane rides toward town, Rose shoots at him, mistaking him for a Nate Signo, a man whom she has been seeking. She apologizes and they ride together to find Signo, and Cane shoots him. Cane enters the saloon and confronts Polk. Erica reveals that she paid Cane to kill Rose, but she states that if the proposed railroad track is a success, Rose may not have to die.
Erica buys a freight line from Zebulon Taub for $15,000 but has Jake follow him. Rose follows Cane as he exits town. He stops and they talk and eventually kiss. Jake finds and kills Taub and reclaims the money. When Rose and Cane arrive, Erica becomes jealous and irate. She demands that Jake kill Rose immediately. Cane reminds her that they cannot change the deal they made.
Cane tells Rose that he has come to see Mayor Polk, who was his former military commander. At a pivotal battle, Polk had panicked and fled, leaving his men, including Cane's four brothers, to be captured or killed. Rose makes Cane promise not to harm Polk, but has Polk placed in protective custody.
Three of Erica's dance-hall girls whom Rose had banished from the town ambush Rose and try to hang her. However, Cane rescues her from the girls, who leave town. Cane becomes intoxicated and kisses Erica. Jake, who has been spying, sees the kiss but leaves before Erica is rejected by Cane. Erica orders Cane to kill Rose. When she returns to her saloon, Jake slaps her and Erica vows that she will kill him. Jake seeks Rose and tells her everything that he knows. Back at the saloon, Jake draws a gun on Cane, who kills him. Rose does not arrest him, as Erica claims that the murder was in self-defense.
After stealing a letter informing her that the railroad will not be built, killing the messenger in the process, Erica rides into town, intending to have Cane kill Rose. Deputy Joshua Tate is killed when he confronts them. Cane attacks Polk, killing his wife when she shields him. Cane then shoots and kills Polk.
Rose enters town and Erica aims at her, but Erica is shot by Cane before she can pull the trigger. Rose pursues Cane out of town, and they exchange fire. After he is shot, Cane asks Rose whether she had loved him, and she replies that she did. Cane's wound is fatal, and Rose rides out of Oracle, declaring she will never return. Sam Bass arrives just as she leaves and asks her whether the town is quiet, and she confirms.
Cast
- Beverly Garland as Marshal Rose Hood
- John Ireland as Cane Miro
- Allison Hayes as Erica Page
- Martin Kingsley as Mayor Gideon Polk
- Jonathan Haze as Jake Hayes
- Margaret Campbell as Felicity Polk
- Bruno VeSota as Zebelon Tabb
- Chris Alcaide as Deputy Joshua Tate
- Dick Miller as Jimmy Tonto
- William Schallert as Marshal Scott Hood
- Kermit Maynard as Barfly
