A Gunfight
1971, English. Directed by Lamont Johnson.
In Bajo Rio, they pay to see a man kill a bull. Today, they'll pay to see a man kill another man.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Lamont JohnsonDirector
- Johnny CashAbe Cross
- Kirk DouglasWill Tenneray
- Jane AlexanderNora Tenneray
- Karen BlackJenny Simms
- Dana ElcarMarv Green
- Robert J. WilkeMarshal Tom Cater
- Keith CarradineThe Young Gunfighter
- Eric DouglasBud Tenneray
- Paul LambertEd Fleury
- Raf ValloneFrancisco Alvarez
- James D. CavasosNewt Hale
- Philip L. MeadKyle Briggs
Details
- Released
- 25 August 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harold Jack Bloom
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A Gunfight: quick answers
Is A Gunfight worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Gunfight?
A Gunfight runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does A Gunfight have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Gunfight. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Gunfight parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Gunfight is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Gunfight on?
A Gunfight isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Gunfight?
If you liked A Gunfight, try Heaven's Gate, True Grit, Sergeant Rutledge.
Who directed A Gunfight?
A Gunfight (1971) was directed by Lamont Johnson and stars Johnny Cash, Kirk Douglas, Jane Alexander.