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WESTERN . 1974 . 1h 14m . 5.9/10

The Gun and the Pulpit_

In the days of the "Wild West," a gunslinger, with a price on his head, discovers the body of a traveling minister who has been killed in an ambush. Fearing those who are following him, he assumes the dead minister's identity.

Starring Marjoe Gortner, Slim Pickens, David Huddleston
5.9/10
Rating
1h 14m
Runtime
1974
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In the days of the "Wild West," a gunslinger, with a price on his head, discovers the body of a traveling minister who has been killed in an ambush. Fearing those who are following him, he assumes the dead minister's identity.

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Cast
Marjoe Gortner stars as Ernie Parsons in The Gun and the Pulpit.
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Year context
The Gun and the Pulpit was released 52 years ago in 1974.
Overview
In the days of the "Wild West," a gunslinger, with a price on his head, discovers the body of a traveling minister who has been killed in an ambush. Fearing ...
The Gun and the Pulpit is a Western, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 14m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
74 min (1h 14m)
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (12 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Gun and the Pulpit about?
In the days of the "Wild West," a gunslinger, with a price on his head, discovers the body of a traveling minister who has been killed in an ambush. Fearing those who are following him, he assumes the dead minister's identity.
How long is The Gun and the Pulpit?
The Gun and the Pulpit has a runtime of 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Who stars in The Gun and the Pulpit?
The cast of The Gun and the Pulpit includes Marjoe Gortner, Slim Pickens, David Huddleston, Geoffrey Lewis, Estelle Parsons.
What is the rating of The Gun and the Pulpit?
The Gun and the Pulpit has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.

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Western TV Movie
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