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Richard McNamara
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Richard McNamara

1915 – 1998 · Lynchburg, Virginia, USA · Active 1951–1996

Richard McNamara emerged in the 1960s as an actor with a distinct presence in cult cinema. In In a Colt's Shadow (1965), he delivers a compelling performance that captures the gritty essence of the era's Western genre. His involvement in this film reflects the broader trends of exploitation cinema, where characters often navigate morally ambiguous landscapes. McNamara's work contributes to the rich tapestry of cult film history, making him a noteworthy figure in the exploration of genre boundaries.

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In a Colt's Shadow

In a Colt's Shadow

1965 ★ 5.9
as Title Sequence Narrator (voice)

Two professional gunfighters separate after they complete a job in a small Mexican town where they rid it of the Ramirez gang. Steve married Duke's daughter and tries to settle down to a peaceful life on a ranch outside a town controlled by Jackson and Burns.

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Filmography

20 credits
1990s 1 credit
1996
TV ★ 7.0
1980s 2 credits
1986
Carefree Giovanni as L'amministratore di Claire
Movie ★ 7.5
1980
The Warning as Castrovillari
Movie ★ 5.4
1970s 2 credits
1974
All Roads Lead to Man as Archibald Simpson
Movie ★ 4.0
1972
What? as Charlie
Movie ★ 5.4
1960s 2 credits
1965
In a Colt's Shadow as Title Sequence Narrator (voice)
Movie ★ 6.1
1963
Movie ★ 5.3
1950s 12 credits
1958
Movie ★ 6.2
1958
Movie ★ 5.7
1957
Movie ★ 7.0
1957
Campbell's Kingdom as The Stranger
Movie ★ 6.0
1955
Movie ★ 10.0
1953
Roman Holiday as Correspondent at Poker Game (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.9
1953
The Man From Cairo as Agent Charles Stark
Movie ★ 5.6
1952
Movie ★ 10.0
1952
Movie ★ 7.0
1951
Teresa as G.I. Cook
Movie ★ 6.1
1951
Quo Vadis as Legionnaire (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1951
Movie ★ 6.0
Crew Credits
1960s 1 credit
1965
Movie ★ 8.0