Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) presents "THE FASTEST GUN ALIVE" (1956) (89 min/B&W) -- Starring: Glenn Ford, Jeanne Crain, Broderick Crawford, Russ Tamblyn & Allyn Joslyn
Directed by Russell Rouse
Whenever it becomes known how good he is with a gun, ex-gunfighter George Temple (Glenn Ford) and his wife Dora (Jeanne Crain) have to flee the town, in fear of all the gunmen who might want to challenge him. Now resettled in another town as a mild-mannered storekeeper, George unfortunately again spills his secret (and demonstrates his considerable skills) after a bout of drinking. All the citizens of the town swear to keep his secret and support him to give up his guns forever - but a boy tells the story to a gang of wanted criminals, led by renown fast-gun Vinnie Harold (Broderick Crawford). Vinnie threatens to burn down the whole town, if George doesn't meet with him to settle who really is The Fastest Gun Alive!
Classic western action with an outstanding cast.
BIOS:
1. Russell Rouse (Director)
Date of Birth: 20 November 1913 - New York City, New York
Date of Death: 2 October 1987 - California
2. Glenn Ford (aka: Gwyllyn Samuel Newton Ford)
Date of Birth: 1 May 1916 - Sainte-Christine, Quebec, Canada
Date of Death: 30 August 2006 - Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California
3. Jeanne Crain
Date of Birth: 25 May 1925 - Barstow, California
Date of Death: 14 December 2003 - Santa Barbara, California
4. Broderick Crawford
Date of Birth: 9 December 1911 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date of Death: 26 April 1986 - Rancho Mirage, California
5. Russ Tamblyn
Date of Birth: 30 December 1934 - Los Angeles, California
Date of Death: Unknown
Mr. Jim's Ratings:
Quality of Picture & Sound: 4 Stars
Performance: 4 Stars
Story & Screenplay: 4 Stars
Overall: 4 Stars [Original Music, Cinematography & Film Editing]
Total Time: 89 min on DVD ~ Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) ~ (January 25, 2010)