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67% Critic Match
Gun Smoke
“A "Western" that's different!”
6.7 / 10• 1931• 1h 5m•NR• English
WesternActionCrimeComedyRomance
Storyline
Following a killing and robbery in a big city back east, gang leader Kedge Darvas and some of his henchies take a train to a small western town in Idaho, with intentions of hiding out there until things cool down back in Chi or NYC, or wherever they lammed from.They are welcomed with open arms by the citizens under the impression they are there as capital investors with money to spend. Before long, Darvas figures the town is ripe for the taking and sends word for reinforcements, and each arriving train unloads a few suits and snappy-brim hats.Then they get rough, kill Sheriff Posey Meed and rile up the citizens, led by cowhand Brad Farley, who had Darvas spotted for a wrong number just by the way he made moves on Sue Vancey.
Cast & Crew
Richard Arlen
Brad Farley
Lead
Mary Brian
Sue Vancey
Eugene Pallette
Stub Wallock
William 'Stage' Boyd
Kedge Darvis
Louise Fazenda
Hampsey Dell
Charles Winninger
Tack Gillup
Guy Oliver
Posey Meed
James Durkin
J.K. Horton
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Edward Sloman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Gun Smoke is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
