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Death of a Gunfighter (1969) runs 1 h 34 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.3 from 43 TMDB members. In the turn-of-the century Texas town of Cottonwood Springs, marshal Frank Patch is an old-style lawman in a town determined to become modern. When he kills drunken Luke Mills in self-defense, the town leaders decide it's time for a change. That ask for Patch's resignation, but he refuses on the basis that the town, on hiring him, had promised him the job for as long as he wanted it. Afraid for the town's future and…

Runtime
1 h 34 min — ends 9:34 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Western
Released
April 25, 1969
TMDB rating
6.3 / 10 from 43 votes
Director
Robert Totten, Alan Smithee
Starring
Richard Widmark, Lena Horne, Carroll O'Connor, David Opatoshu
Language
English
Good for a group? Good for a small group that will pay attention.Western keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.

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How long is Death of a Gunfighter?
Death of a Gunfighter is 1 h 34 min long (94 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Death of a Gunfighter rated?
Death of a Gunfighter is rated PG in the US.
Is Death of a Gunfighter a good movie to watch with a group?
Good for a small group that will pay attention. Western keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.
Where can I stream Death of a Gunfighter?
As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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