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The Hired Gun (1961)

Movie ★ 9.0 60 min

Western

Gunman Don Borisenko is hired by the townsfolk to mete out justice to a cruel land baron. Instead, Borisenko gets romantically involved with Tass Tory, the wife of a local farmer. When the smoke clears, the gunman has killed the rancher, and the farmer has killed the gunman.

Lindsay Shonteff Writer Lindsay Shonteff Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 30, 1961
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0054972
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Cast

Don Borisenko Don Borisenko Tass Tory Jay Shannon Michael Zenon Ken James Ken James Gordon B. Clarke Jim Begg Jim Begg

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Hired Gun about?
Gunman Don Borisenko is hired by the townsfolk to mete out justice to a cruel land baron. Instead, Borisenko gets romantically involved with Tass Tory, the wife of a local farmer. When the smoke clears, the gunman has killed the rancher, and the farmer has killed the gunman.
Who directed The Hired Gun?
The Hired Gun was directed by Lindsay Shonteff.
Who stars in The Hired Gun?
The Hired Gun stars Don Borisenko, Tass Tory, Jay Shannon, Michael Zenon.
When was The Hired Gun released?
The Hired Gun is a 1961 western film.
Where can I watch The Hired Gun?
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