A cowboy's obsession with a stolen rifle leads to a bullet-ridden odyssey through the American West.A cowboy's obsession with a stolen rifle leads to a bullet-ridden odyssey through the American West.A cowboy's obsession with a stolen rifle leads to a bullet-ridden odyssey through the American West.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
Stephen McNally
- Dutch Henry Brown
- (as Stephen Mc.Nally/Stephen McNally)
Tony Curtis
- Doan
- (as Anthony Curtis)
Victor Adamson
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Robert Anderson
- Basset
- (uncredited)
- Director
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJames Stewart credited this film with saving and redefining his career after a series of postwar flops threatened to seriously damage it.
- GoofsThis movie is based on a rifle-shooting competition held in Dodge City on 4 July 1876. During a poker game in the movie, Dutch refers to a "Dead Man's Hand". This refers to the poker hand 'Wild Bill' Hickok was holding when he was shot in the back by Jack McCall on 2 August 1876 - less than a month later. It was too soon for the "Dead Man's Hand" to be a famous phrase. However, per IMDb guidelines for Anachronisms, "a good deal of leeway" is allowed; linguistic anachronisms are usually excused (modern words in historical films) - "always bear in mind that it's entertainment not documentary."
- Quotes
Wyatt Earp: That's Dutch Henry Brown. I thought you said you didn't know him.
Lin McAdam: I said I didn't recall the name.
- Crazy creditsThe film's opening prologue states: This is a story of the Winchester Rifle Model 1873 "The gun that won the West" To cowman, outlaw, peace officer or soldier, the Winchester '73 was a treasured possession. An Indian would sell his soul to own one . . .
- ConnectionsFeatured in MacArthur (1977)
Featured review
This stirring western spins the tale of the famous rifle of the early west that was coveted by one and all. James Stewart is the cowboy who wins the prized Winchester in a shootout, only to lose it in a robbery. The story details Stewart's pursuit of the rifle and a certain man through the film. The rifle changes hands time after time, as though the owner is fated to lose it through violence. The picture has plenty of action and suspense as Stewart closes in on his quarry. A great cast supports Stewart here, namely Stephen McNally, Dan Duryea, Millard Mitchell, John McIntire and Jay C. Flippen. Shelley Winters seems miscast here and the purpose of her role is rather obscure. Tony Curtis and Rock Hudson, teen heartthrobs in later years, have brief but good roles.
- NewEnglandPat
- Jan 26, 2004
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- Montana Winchester
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- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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