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A Gunfight
“In Bajo Rio, they pay to see a man kill a bull. Today, they'll pay to see a man kill another man.”
5.8 / 10• 1971• 1h 29m•PG• English
WesternDrama
Storyline
Will Tenneray and Abe Cross are two aging, famous gunfighters, both in need of money. Tenneray comes up with the idea to stage a duel to the death in a bullfight arena, with the ticket proceeds going to the winner.
Cast & Crew
Johnny Cash
Abe Cross
Lead
Kirk Douglas
Will Tenneray
Jane Alexander
Nora Tenneray
Karen Black
Jenny Simms
Dana Elcar
Marv Green
Robert J. Wilke
Marshal Tom Cater
Keith Carradine
The Young Gunfighter
Eric Douglas
Bud Tenneray
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lamont Johnson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Gunfight is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
