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The Gun That Won the West
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The Gun That Won the West

1955-09-01 · 71 min · ★ 5.0

Action · Adventure · Western

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.

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Directors
William Castle
Production companies
Clover Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dennis MorganDennis MorganJim Bridger
Paula RaymondPaula RaymondMrs. Max Gaines
Richard DenningRichard Denning'Dakota' Jack Gaines
Chris O'BrienSgt. Timothy Carnahan
Robert BiceRobert BiceChief Red Cloud
Roy GordonRoy GordonColonel Carrington
Howard WrightHoward WrightGeneral Pope
Victor AdamsonVictor AdamsonSoldier
Edward CochCavalry Officer
Richard H. CuttingRichard H. CuttingEdwin M. Stanton
Kenneth MacDonaldKenneth MacDonaldColonel E.M. Still
Howard NegleyHoward NegleyGeneral Carveth
Richard TravisRichard TravisLang

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