Gunman's Walk (1958)
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Synopsis of Gunman's Walk
The highly variable Tab Hunter delivers his best film performance in the grim western Gunman's Walk. Hunter plays Ed Hackett, the son of gunslinger-turned-land baron Lee Hackett (Van Heflin). Out of respect (and fear) of his father, the hotheaded Ed is given a wide berth by the resentful townsfolk. The elder Hackett doesn't make things any better when he tacitly approves of Ed's violent behavior, all the while giving short shrift to his law-abiding younger son Davy (James Darren). Inevitably, Ed goes one step too far, forcing his father to make a devastating decision. Kathryn Grant, future wife of Bing Crosby, registers well as the half-breed girl with whom Davy falls in love. Gunman's Walk is seen at a disadvantage on television; director Phil Karlson's inventive use of the CinemaScope lens will be largely lost on a 22-inch screen. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Gunman's Walk
- Van Heflin - Lee Hackett
- Kathryn Grant - Clee Chouard
- Mickey Shaughnessy - Will Motely
- Edward Platt - Purcell Avery
- Paul Birch - Bob Selkirk
- Will Wright - Judge
- Paul E. Burns - Cook
- Everett Glass - Rev. Arthur Stotheby
- Brett Halsey
- Tab Hunter - Ed Hackett
- James Darren - Davy Hackett
- Robert Simon - Harry Brill
- Ray Teal - Jensen Sieverts
- Michael Granger - Curley
- Bert Convy - Paul Chouard
- Paul Bryar - Bartender
- Dorothy Adams - Mrs. Stotheby
- Director(s):
- Phil Karlson
- Writer(s):
- Frank S. Nugent
- Producer(s):
- Fred Kohlmar
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