The Gambler Wore a Gun_
"IT WAS THE TIME OF A YOUNG AND VIOLENT FRONTIER...THE TIME FOR MEN TO STAND AND FIGHT!"
The professional gambler Case Silverthorn wants to quit and retire to a small ranch in Marlpine he bought recently. On the way there he saves the Sheriff's life, who got into an ambush. However another man is dead, Will Donovan, from whom he bought the ranch! Neither the Sheriff nor Donovan's children know about the sale. So Case has to switch back to his former profession, while he tries to clarify the situation. He comes across a group of cattle thieves.
Starring
Jim Davis, Merry Anders, Addison Richards
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Gambler Wore a Gun was released 65 years ago in 1961.
Overview
The professional gambler Case Silverthorn wants to quit and retire to a small ranch in Marlpine he bought recently. On the way there he saves the Sheriff's l...
The Gambler Wore a Gun is a Thriller, Western film with a runtime of 1h 6m.
CAST (15)
Jim Davis
Case Silverthorne
Merry Anders
Sharon Donovan
Addison Richards
Doc Devlin
Mark Allen
Marshal Dex Harwood
Robert Anderson
Tray Larkin
DD
Don Dorrell
Jud Donovan
Charles Cane
Kelly Barnum
Keith Richards
Het Larkin
JC
John Craig
Rebe Larkin
Joe McGuinn
Hastings (as Joe McQuinn)
MS
Morgan Shaan
Thompson
Boyd 'Red' Morgan
Luke
Boyd Stockman
Dave
Jack Kenney
Bartender
EH
Eden Hartford
Woman
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What is The Gambler Wore a Gun about?
The professional gambler Case Silverthorn wants to quit and retire to a small ranch in Marlpine he bought recently. On the way there he saves the Sheriff's life, who got into an ambush. However another man is dead, Will Donovan, from whom he bought the ranch! Neither the Sheriff nor Donovan's children know about the sale. So Case has to switch back to his former profession, while he tries to clarify the situation. He comes across a group of cattle thieves.
How long is The Gambler Wore a Gun?
The Gambler Wore a Gun has a runtime of 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Who stars in The Gambler Wore a Gun?
The cast of The Gambler Wore a Gun includes Jim Davis, Merry Anders, Addison Richards, Mark Allen, Robert Anderson.
What is the rating of The Gambler Wore a Gun?
The Gambler Wore a Gun has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Thriller
Western