Barbed wire, loyalty, and a range war test the bonds between a drifter and his protégé.
A MAN CALLED GANNON
He battled an empire of barbed wire and bullets!
A seasoned cowboy takes a young tender-foot under his wing. They become embroiled in a range war, and end up on opposite sides.
Quick Answer
A Man Called Gannon is a 1968 American drama western directed by James Goldstone about a seasoned cowboy who takes a young drifter under his wing as they become embroiled in a range war on the open frontier.
Programmer's Pick
Barbed wire isn’t the only thing getting twisted—watch as Gannon and Jess’s mentor-protégé bond unravels faster than a cattle stampede. James Goldstone’s take on the classic range war packs in poolhall shootouts, tangled alliances, and a love triangle that’s as sharp as a well-aimed six-shooter.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This 1968 Western is a remake of the 1955 film Man Without a Star, itself adapted from Dee Linford's novel, illustrating the genre's tradition of revisiting classic narratives with new casts and directors.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Gannon’s tough guidance clashes with Jess’s naiveté, setting up a classic Old West relationship that goes off the rails.
The film centers on a bitter conflict over grazing land, complete with barbed wire, gunfights, and divided loyalties.
Beth Cross isn’t just any ranch owner—her seductive tactics and city-bound ambitions stir up trouble on all sides.
From drifting cowboys to poolhall shootouts and barroom brawls, the film delivers a full deck of western staples.
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Questions from the Vault
When was A Man Called Gannon released? +
A Man Called Gannon was released in 1968.
Who directed A Man Called Gannon? +
James Goldstone directed A Man Called Gannon.
How long is A Man Called Gannon? +
A Man Called Gannon has a runtime of 105 minutes.
What genre is A Man Called Gannon? +
A Man Called Gannon is a drama and western film.
