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Western Cult Classic

A gunman, a fugitive, and a $5,000 bounty ride into a tangled Western showdown.

THE HIRED GUN

He Had To Be Fast To Stay Alive!

1957 · 01:03:00 · NR · Western · IMDB TMDB

Gunman-for-hire Gil McCord gets an assignment to bring in a murderer to face trial. Surprisingly, the killer turns out to be lovely Ellen Beldon. Regardless, McCord is a professional and so captures her, prepared to hand her over. Accused of murdering her husband, Ellen vehemently insists that she is not the killer.

Quick Answer
What is The Hired Gun about?

The Hired Gun is a 1957 American Western film directed by Ray Nazarro about a gunman hired to bring an accused murderess back to Texas, only to discover the truth behind her crime.

Key Facts
Director
Ray Nazarro
Writers
Buckley Angell, David Lang
Release
1957
Runtime
1h 3m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Western

The SassyFlix Take

When your hired gun has more scruples than the lawmen, you know you’re in for a classic Western knot. With Ray Nazarro behind the camera and Anne Francis dodging the noose, this is a 63-minute showdown full of double-crosses, family feuds, and a heroine who refuses to go quietly.
From the Vault

When a priest shows up in a Texas jail, don’t count on it being for confession.

Why Cult

Fugitive On The Run

Ellen Beldon’s jailbreak and escape across state lines give the film its tense, relentless pace.

Cowboy Antihero

Rory Calhoun’s Gil McCord isn’t your typical hero—he’s a professional gunman with a code, caught between his job and his conscience.

Family Feud Fireworks

Murder, step-brothers, and a vengeance-obsessed father-in-law make for a Western loaded with tangled loyalties.

Lean Western Runtime

At just 63 minutes, this is a brisk, no-nonsense ride—no time wasted between the jailbreak and the gunplay.

About This Film

Ellen Beldon is about to be hanged in Texas for the cold-blooded murder of her husband. Her uncle’s ranch foreman, Judd Farrow, masquerading as a priest busts her out of jail and escorts Ellen to a safe hideout at her uncle’s ranch in New Mexico. her uncle has enough influence to block extradition of Ellen back to Texas.

Her father-in-law, Mace Beldon, determined to avenge the killing of his son, hires gunman Gil McCord for $5,000 to track down Ellen and bring her back to Texas. Gil hires on as a cowhand and then kidnaps Ellen and they head back to Texas. On the way Ellen explains to Gil what really happened, that her husband was murdered by his step-brother, Kel Beldon, who wants to be sole heir to their father's money and land. Gil tracks down proof of Ellen’s story and Kel confronts him and is killed in a shootout. Gil and Ellen ride out of town together.

 

Film Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hired Gun about? +

The Hired Gun is about a gunman hired to bring an accused murderess back to Texas, only to unravel the truth behind her supposed crime.

Who directed The Hired Gun? +

The Hired Gun was directed by Ray Nazarro.

How long is The Hired Gun? +

The Hired Gun has a runtime of 63 minutes.

What genre is The Hired Gun? +

The Hired Gun is a Western.

Where can I watch The Hired Gun? +

You can watch The Hired Gun on SassyFlix.