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The Gunfighter • Member Bonus
“How come I've got to run into a squirt like you nearly every place I go these days? What are you trying to do? Show off for your friends?”
A Thoughtful Western About Fame's Heavy Burden
The Gunfighter (1950) emerged from an unexpected path to production, with the story originally written for John Wayne, who declined due to a grudge against Columbia Pictures. The film ultimately landed at 20th Century Fox with Gregory Peck in the lead role, much to Wayne's chagrin. Directed by Henry King, this "adult Western" marked a significant shift in the genre, focusing more on character psychology than…
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