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Red Sundown (1956)

Movie ★ 6.1 81 min

Western

When his life is saved in a shootout by a fellow gunman whose life he in turn had saved, Alex Longmire promises to give up his way of life. Riding into town he finds the only job available is deputy to sheriff Jade Murphy, an honest man caught between small farmers and a local cattle baron. And he has a pretty daughter. So Longmire decides to stay and see if he can use his expertise with firearms for good.

Jack Arnold Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 1, 1956
Runtime
81 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0049667
Language

Themes

Cast

Rory Calhoun Rory Calhoun Alec Longmire Martha Hyer Martha Hyer Caroline Murphy Dean Jagger Dean Jagger Jade Murphy Robert Middleton Robert Middleton Rufus Henshaw Grant Williams Grant Williams Chet Swann Lita Baron Lita Baron Maria James Millican James Millican Purvis Trevor Bardette Trevor Bardette Sam Baldwin Leo Gordon Leo Gordon Rod Zellman David Kasday Hughie Clore Chuck Roberson Chuck Roberson Henshaw's Man Chuck Hayward Chuck Hayward Cowpuncher Gordon Wynn Townsman

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Frequently asked questions

What is Red Sundown about?
When his life is saved in a shootout by a fellow gunman whose life he in turn had saved, Alex Longmire promises to give up his way of life. Riding into town he finds the only job available is deputy to sheriff Jade Murphy, an honest man caught between small farmers and a local cattle baron. And he has a pretty daughter. So Longmire decides to stay and see if he can use his expertise with firearms for good.
Who directed Red Sundown?
Red Sundown was directed by Jack Arnold.
Who stars in Red Sundown?
Red Sundown stars Rory Calhoun, Martha Hyer, Dean Jagger, Robert Middleton.
When was Red Sundown released?
Red Sundown is a 1956 western film.
Where can I watch Red Sundown?
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