The Gunfighter (1950)

What A WONDERFUL Movie ... Gregory Peck Is Excellent As Jimmy Ringo, Desperate To Find A Place Where He Can Live In Peace ... But Much Like Michael Corleone In Godfather 3, There Comes A Point Of No Return, A Point Where Reforming/Changing Is Too Little Too Late ... The Movie Has A Powerful "Film-Noir" Quality That I Have Never Seen In A Western ... A Bit Of A Thriller The Story Is Powerful, Well Paced And The Acting Is Displayed With A Reality That Empowers The Movie ... An Excellent Cast Including Karl Malden As The Bartender Who Is Old Friends With Jimmy ... A Must See Regardless Of What Genre You May Enjoy ...

THE GUNFIGHTER is an unusual western. The film begins with a duel between the two gunmen as usual for many westerns. However, the story later processed extremely interesting topics, but retains the atypical hero (the gunman) at its center.Tension grows at the very end of the film, what is tested and almost always successful recipe. However, in this case is somewhat predictable. The director has managed to combine in one character two incompatible facts. Top gunman (top gun of the West) who hates to shoot. A very clever move that changes the experience of this film. The main character is actually a man who runs away from trouble, but trouble persistently follows him. The infamous killer, who is actually quite a positive phenomenon trying to avoid the fate of remembering the past and looking for a better future. The centerpiece of the film is in fact a rough drama that we briefly shows the extremes of the Wild West. It is extremely important when you first pulled ....Gregory Peck as Jimmy Ringo He is probably the right choice for the role of the main hero. One lonely, isolated and withdrawn character who sees the future in a peaceful family life. Understanding of course there is, but what it represents and what in fact he wants to have are two completely different meaning. Millard Mitchell as Marshal Mark Strett in a real friendly role. He is notorious gunslinger closed immediately or drive him away from the city. However, a friend is something that in this film really exists.The incidents are part of daily life. They are also part of the dramatic, humorous and sentimental atmosphere.

Infamous Gunfighter Jimmy Ringo (Gregory Peck) is tired of his reputation. Young Eddie deliberately provokes Ringo and draws on him. Eddie is killed and his three brother are coming for Ringo. They don't care that Eddie drew first. Ringo rides into the small town of Cayenne. He wants to reunite with his love Peggy (Helen Westcott) and their young son. However she lives under a different name to hide from her past. The barkeep Mac (Karl Malden) recognizes the gunman. Sheriff Mark Strett (Millard Mitchell) is actually an old running mate. As always, Ringo has to deal with a young gunslinger Hunt Bromley (Skip Homeier) looking to make a name for himself. Meanwhile Eddie's three brothers are closing in.This is a modern western of the weary gunfighter. It was probably before its time. These characters are terrific and Gregory Peck anchors the whole thing. The story builds tension throughout. There are wonderful comedic scenes like the town wives who complain about Ringo without knowing that they are talking to Ringo himself. I would like the female lead to be somebody more compelling. Otherwise, this is a great western.

Henry King's western, The Gunfighter (1950), follows the story of Jimmy Ringo played by Gregory Peck. Ringo is a wanted murderer and known as the fastest draw in the west. A lot of ground is covered in the 85 minutes of the film as there is seemingly all the time in the world. This is largely due to King's direction for the camera to linger on two-shots throughout. The dialogue is fast, snappy, punchy and is delivered well by the actors. Peck puts in a strong performance, displaying the cool, calm and collected aura of the character that is reflected in the script. Overall, The Gunfighter is a high quality western and a very enjoyable film. Although at times it felt slightly too slow, it holds up extremely well for a film that was made over 60 years ago, without lots of action and special effects.