The Gun That Won the West
1955, English. Directed by William Castle.
When a new kind of weapon wrote history in the Old West!
In the late 1880s, Colonel Carrington and his command are assigned the job of constructing a chain of forts in the Sious Indian territory of Wyoming. Carrington recruits former cavalry scouts Jim Bridger and "Dakota Jack" Gaines to lead the project. Bridger and Gaines are friendly with Sioux chief Red Cloud, and they feel a peace treaty with the Indians can be made. If an Indian-war breaks out, the cavalry is depending on getting a new type of Springfield rifle. Bridger, Gaines and Gaines wife, Maxine, arrive at the fort for the conference. Gaines, in a drunken fit, tries to intimidate the Indians unto signing a treaty. Chied Red Fox threatens war if his territory is invaded by any troops building forts.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- William CastleDirector
- Dennis MorganJim Bridger
- Paula RaymondMrs. Max Gaines
- Richard Denning'Dakota' Jack Gaines
- Chris O'BrienSgt. Timothy Carnahan
- Robert BiceChief Red Cloud
- Roy GordonColonel Carrington
- Howard WrightGeneral Pope
- Victor AdamsonSoldier
- Edward CochCavalry Officer
- Richard H. CuttingEdwin M. Stanton
- Kenneth MacDonaldColonel E.M. Still
- Howard NegleyGeneral Carveth
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert E. Kent
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The Gun That Won the West runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
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The Gun That Won the West is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Gun That Won the West is streaming on fuboTV and Philo in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gun That Won the West?
If you liked The Gun That Won the West, try Renegade, North West Mounted Police, Angel and the Badman.
Who directed The Gun That Won the West?
The Gun That Won the West (1955) was directed by William Castle and stars Dennis Morgan, Paula Raymond, Richard Denning.