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Gunfighters (1947)

“Zane Grey's great romance of the west.”

  • NR
  • 88 min
  • Western
  • imdb logo 6.3/10 (914 votes)

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Plot

In the twilight haze of the Wild West, legendary gunfighter Brazos Kane chooses to holster his guns indefinitely after the tragic necessity of shooting his best friend. He embarks on a new journey to find solace working as a cowhand alongside his other friend, Bob Tyrell, on the expansive, dusty plains of the Inskip ranch. His peaceful intentions, however, meet a gruesome interruption when he discovers Tyrell's bullet-riddled corpse upon his arrival. Brazos, with a heavy heart, transports his friend's lifeless body to the prestigious Banner ranch, a sprawling sanctuary that dominates the territory. Instead of compassion, he encounters accusations from the steely-eyed Banner, who points to Brazos as Tyrell's killer, instructing his puppet Deputy Sheriff Bill Yount to apprehend the gunfighter. In the midst of the turmoil, Jane, Banner's empathetic daughter, extends a lifeline to Brazos, alerting Inskip who intervenes just in time to stave off a potential lynching. With lack of concrete evidence, Sheriff Kiscade begrudgingly dismisses the murder charge, leaving Brazos free to embark on a relentless quest to unmask Tyrell's true killer. Meanwhile, Bess Bannister, Jane's love-struck sister, complicates the plot. She's entangled in a secret affection for Bard Macky, the rugged Banner ranch foreman and the shadowy figure behind Tyrell's killing. Fearful that Brazos' investigation will lead to her beloved, Bess embarks on a risky game of deceit, feigning love for Brazos in an attempt to divert his mission, adding another layer of intrigue to the gunfighter's quest for justice.

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Gunfighters is a western movie featuring Randolph Scott.

Gunfighters is currently streaming on DIRECTV.