Movie: The Hired Gun

Top 10 Billed Cast

Rory Calhoun
Rory Calhoun

Gil McCord

Anne Francis
Anne Francis

Ellen Beldon

Vince Edwards
Vince Edwards

Kell Beldon

John Litel
John Litel

Mace Beldon

Chuck Connors
Chuck Connors

Judd Farrow

Robert Burton
Robert Burton

Nathan Conroy

Salvador Baguez
Salvador Baguez

Domingo Ortega

Guinn "Big Boy" Williams
Guinn "Big Boy" Williams

Elby Kirby

Regis Parton
Regis Parton

Cliff Beldon

Chuck Roberson
Chuck Roberson

Frank Cooper - Conroy Ranch Wrangler

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  • Overview

    A rich Texan hires a gunman (Rory Calhoun) to bring an escaped woman (Anne Francis) back to hang.

  • Release Date

    1957-09-20

  • Average

    5.5

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
  • Tagline

    He Had To Be Fast To Stay Alive!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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