CheerupSilver Very Cool!!!

Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined

Mandeep Tyson The acting in this movie is really good.

Gary The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

rap-39 This movie should be a mandatory viewing for all students in the various theatrical curriculum in Universities. The directing is very, very poor (to say the least) having Murphy, Anders, and others perform in a stilted, confined manner. The "tough guy", Ted de Corsia, constantly overacts to the point of being obnoxious at times. Most of the extras look like they were recruited from the home for the aged just prior to filming, with some seemingly enjoying their first time as an actor/actress. What I find amazing is that at nights the entire "town" has more lighting then in any normal sunny day. The clothes everyone is wearing appears to have been cleaned and pressed just prior to that scenes filming. Perspiration drenched clothes are dry and well pressed in what is supposed to be the next scene a few minutes later. The close up camera work is OK, but there are far too many wide shots that don't fit the action of the time. Merry Anders is a beautiful person; but the outstanding hairdo could not possibly have been accomplished during the time frame the movie represents. And on and on and on… Unbelievable!!! I like both Audie Murphy and Merry Anders very much as performers. They certainly didn't deserve to be displayed in this shoddy film. The movie could have been excellent, but it was just the opposite, I'm very sorry to comment.

Tweekums This film opens with gunslinger Clint Cooper heading back to his home town of Shelby, Montana. Before he can get there he runs into Jud Spangler and his band of outlaws; Spangler is planning to head into Shelby and rob the bank. Spangler invites Clint to join him stating that he has reasons for going into town alone; after a brief confrontation Clint gets away and heads into Shelby. He is clearly not welcome there any more; we learn that he left after a shoot out that left two brothers dead; their father Tom Morrison and his nephew Rick are still determined to see Clint die. Clint warns his old friend Sheriff Scotty Grant that Spangler is going to attack soon. As the town prepares for Spangler's arrival Clint must deal with both the Morrisons and the fact that the woman he loved is now engaged to Scotty.This is a fairly standard Audie Murphy western; his character very similar to those he usually plays; the likable but misunderstood man who is quick with his gun. The plot is fairly simple with no unexpected twists but that doesn't really matter as it was fun to watch. There was plenty of decent action including shoot outs and a thrilling scene where Clint and Rick fight with baling hooks! As Spangler attacks the town a surprising number of townsfolk are gunned down and it is clear that his intentions towards the women are less than honourable. Murphy does a good job as Clint but Ted de Corsia steals the show as Spangler; a bit of a pantomime villain but a lot of fun to watch. Merry Anders put in a feisty performance as love interest Helen Reed; although her scenes with Spangler were more interesting that the potential love triangle involving Clint and Scotty. While this was obviously a fairly cheap B western it was still an enjoyable way to pass a quiet afternoon.

Scarecrow-88 Audie Murphy stars as a reformed gunslinger/outlaw who returns to his home town, Shelby, not receiving a hospitable welcome due to his involvement in the murder of two sons of a cattleman who wanted to steal his land. Clint Cooper's reputation precedes him, but he wants to start a new life, calling upon a former flame, Helen (Mary Anders), who is now engaged to Shelby's sheriff, Scotty Wade (James Best, playing a straight character for a change, with valor, courage, and conviction). Wade is aware that a raid could happen upon Shelby in a matter of days as a sadistic outlaw (Jud Spangler, played by Ted de Corsia, quite a vicious heel who enjoys his criminal activities, not bothered with any guilt or conscience regarding the damage his crimes cause to the victims) and his band of thieves/killers, known to pillage and burn to ground towns, stealing bank money and having their way with the women that live in them. Needing Cooper's smarts and quick draw capabilities, Wade asks for his assistance but the father of the two Morrison boys he killed (Walter Sande, seething/bubbling with hate and anxious to get even with the man who sent his boys to an early grave, not acknowledging his responsibility for this incident) will look for an opening to get even, with help from nephew Rick (Rex Homan). When Cooper defends himself against the Morrisons in a barn brawl (not long after upending them in an exciting, violent bar fight) leading to their deaths, he will be imprisoned to stand trial—this happens right as Spangler and his men are about to arrive to the barricade set up in front of Shelby. What makes this a suspenseful western is that most of Shelby's men are off running cattle while the few that remained are mostly old store and business owners, not prone to firing guns. There's a pious priest, Reverend Staley (Charles Meredith), who tries to comfort the families holed up in his church, inspiring Wade to confront Spangler—not a wise move. Because Cooper once rode with Spangler, he knows the bastard's devious nature and will try to outsmart him.Ted de Corsia is essentially portraying the Black Bart character, pure evil, no moral sense of right or wrong, just concerned with booze, money, and women. Audie's character is the flawed hero who lost himself along the way and returns home to make amends and help those he cares for defeat Corsia's slimy leader and malicious posse. This film has the acquired elements we are accustomed to like the aforementioned bar brawl that has Murphy battling both Sande and Holman (who illustrate here that they aren't beneath attack one man together), with tables flying, punches thrown, and bodies bloodied and beaten. The intensity of this feud is again realized when the Morrisons plan to lynch Cooper in the barn, and he responds in self-defense, successful but quite bruised for his efforts. Murphy, as often was the case, looks like a million bucks thanks to the beauty of cinema; a war hero deserves such honors, I believe. Best, known to play weak or simpleton rednecks, has a really nice part here, emphasizing that he could portray a stalwart, sincere man of the law who unwisely attempts to talk sense into a man that thrives on committing senseless acts of violence towards innocents. The showdown at the end—you can't expect there not to be a face-off between hero and villain, now can you?—has a fascinating twist which involves Helen and Spangler's lead gun, Cagle (Mort Mills), when it appears that Cooper is up &$#* creek without a paddle. If you are looking for all the customary trappings of a B-western, "The Quick Gun" will please you. I was and it did me.

Bruce Cook Fast paced but unsatisfying Western, starring Audy Murphy in a role he played more than once -- the tortured soul who wants to do the right thing, even though everyone is against him.Unfortunately, director Sidney Salknow presents us with a very simplistic plot and very two-dimensional characters. The film has the `small' look of a television episode, with overly neat and overly well-lite sets (even at night!).Still, the basic idea is good. Murphy is enroute to his home town to face up to the citizens who think he murdered the two sons of a local rancher, despite the fact that it was self-defense. Before arriving at the town, Murphy runs into the gang of outlaws he used to ride with. He finds out that they plan to rob the bank and burn the town to the ground.Murphy tries to warn the citizens, but their prejudice against him makes them reluctant to listen. But Sheriff James Best, an old friend of Murphy's, DOES believe, and he organizes the citizen to defend the town.The plot does plenty of unexpected things on its way to a reasonably satisfying climax, giving the film some merit in spite of itself. Merry Anders, the love interest, plays a key role in the climax, redeeming her less than stellar performance in the rest of the film. If you love Westerns (like me) and you're prepared for mediocre acting and lackluster direction, you can have fun with this one. Think of it as an imaginative amateur film that was made on a shoestring budget, starring a popular war hero who succeeded in a second career as an actor.On a personal note, Audy's `rig' (his gun and gun belt) is a whole lot more appealing and practical than those in most big-budget Westerns. And he doesn't wear it half-way to his knees! Western fans notice things like this. . .