Gunfighters of the Old West
This documentary traces the history of many of the Old-West's most notorious gunfighters and describes some of the most famous shootouts, including the James/Younger gang's bungled Northfield Minnesota bank robbery, the Daltons' attempt to rob two banks simultaneously and the carnage that resulted and the Earps and Clanton gang's shootout in Tombstone, Arizona. The film uses historical accounts, photographs from the period as well as film clips from Western movies depicting the historical events.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Released
- 1992
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 1992
Storyline
This documentary traces the history of many of the Old-West's most notorious gunfighters and describes some of the most famous shootouts, including the James/Younger gang's bungled Northfield Minnesota bank robbery, the Daltons' attempt to rob two banks simultaneously and the carnage that resulted and the Earps and Clanton gang's shootout in Tombstone, Arizona. The film uses historical accounts, photographs from the period as well as film clips from Western movies depicting the historical events.
Top credits
- Jack Hanrahan — Narrator
Frank Albertson — Train Robber
R.G. Armstrong — Miller
Luke Askew — Younger Brother
User reviews
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Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Mono
- Color
- Black and White
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