A Gunfight_
"In Bajo Rio, they pay to see a man kill a bull. Today, they'll pay to see a man kill another man."
Will Tenneray and Abe Cross are two aging, famous gunfighters, both in need of money. Tenneray comes up with the idea to stage a duel to the death in a bullfight arena, with the ticket proceeds going to the winner.
Starring
Johnny Cash, Kirk Douglas, Jane Alexander
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
A Gunfight was released 55 years ago in 1971.
Overview
Will Tenneray and Abe Cross are two aging, famous gunfighters, both in need of money. Tenneray comes up with the idea to stage a duel to the death in a bullf...
A Gunfight is a Western film with a runtime of 1h 29m.
CAST (20)
Johnny Cash
Abe Cross
Kirk Douglas
Will Tenneray
Jane Alexander
Nora Tenneray
Karen Black
Jenny Simms
Dana Elcar
Marv Green
Robert J. Wilke
Marshal Tom Cater
Keith Carradine
The Young Gunfighter
Eric Douglas
Bud Tenneray
Paul Lambert
Ed Fleury
JD
James D. Cavasos
Newt Hale
PL
Philip L. Mead
Kyle Briggs
GL
George Le Bow
Dekker
JJ
John J. Wallwork
Toby Leach
ND
Neil Davis
Canbury
DB
Dave Burleson
Poker Player
DD
Douglas Doran
Teller
JG
John Gill
Foreman
TT
Timothy Tuinstra
Joey
DO
Dick O'Shea
2nd Poker Player
RB
R.C. Bishop
MacIntyre
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
89 min (1h 29m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (35 votes)
Popularity
5
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Gunfight about?
Will Tenneray and Abe Cross are two aging, famous gunfighters, both in need of money. Tenneray comes up with the idea to stage a duel to the death in a bullfight arena, with the ticket proceeds going to the winner.
How long is A Gunfight?
A Gunfight has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in A Gunfight?
The cast of A Gunfight includes Johnny Cash, Kirk Douglas, Jane Alexander, Karen Black, Dana Elcar.
What is the rating of A Gunfight?
A Gunfight has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 35 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Western