Gunfight in Abilene
| Gunfight in Abilene | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | William Hale |
| Screenplay by | John D.F. Black Bernie Giler |
| Story by | Clarence Upson Young |
| Produced by | Howard Christie |
| Starring | Bobby Darin Emily Banks Leslie Nielsen Don Galloway |
| Cinematography | Maury Gertsman |
| Edited by | Gene Palmer |
| Music by | Bobby Darin |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Gunfight in Abileneis a 1967 AmericanWesternfilm starringBobby Darinin a non-singing role.[1][2]It is the second film based on the short story "Gun Shy" by Clarence Upson Young, the first beingShowdown at Abilene(1956), starringJock Mahoneyin the role played by Darin in the remake.
Plot
[edit]During theCivil War,Cal Wayne accidentally kills a fellowConfederatesoldier who was also a long-time friend. After the war, Wayne returns to his hometown ofAbilene, Kansaswhere he discovers his sweetheart, Amy - who thought he was dead - about to marrycattle baronGrant Evers, the brother of the man Wayne killed. To try to assuage his guilt, Wayne refuses to try to win Amy back.
A feud is ongoing between local cattlemen and farmers. Evers takes it upon himself to exact harsh justice against anyone, with or without proof, who crosses him and his growing business.
Reluctantly, but at Evers' behest, Wayne replaces the corrupt sheriff, Joe Slade. Haunted by the fact that he killed Evers' brother, Wayne insists he will not wear a gun and wants everyone who comes into town to surrender their weapons.
However, as the situation between the farmers and the cattlemen intensifies and erupts, and Grant Evers is murdered, Wayne chooses to strap on a weapon and settle things for himself, and for Abiliene.
Cast
[edit]- Bobby Darinas Cal Wayne
- Emily Banksas Amy Martin
- Leslie Nielsenas Grant Evers
- Donnelly Rhodesas Joe Slade
- Don Gallowayas Ward Kent
- Frank McGrathas Ned Martin
- Michael Sarrazinas Cord Decker
- Barbara Werleas Leann
- Johnny Sevenas Loop
- Don Dubbinsas Sprague
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"Darin Stars in 'Gunfight in Abilene'".Schenectady Gazette.February 1, 1969. p. 24.RetrievedApril 4,2023.
- ^"Gunfight in Abilene".TVGuide.com.RetrievedApril 4,2023.
External links
[edit]- Gunfight in AbileneatIMDb
- Gunfight in Abileneat theAFI Catalog of Feature Films
- Gunfight in Abileneat theTCM Movie Database
- Gunfight in AbileneatLetterboxd
- Gunfight in AbileneatAllMovie
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