The Phantom Gunslinger is a 1970 Mexican-American Western film directed by Albert Zugsmith. The film stars Troy Donahue, Sabrina, Elizabeth Campbell, Emilio Fernández, Germán Robles, and Pedro Armendáriz, Jr.
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| Directed by | Albert Zugsmith |
| Produced by | Blair Robertson Albert Zugsmith |
| Starring | Troy Donahue Sabrina |
| Cinematography | Gabriel Figueroa |
| Edited by | Jorge Busto |
Production companies | Famous Players International Producciones Rosas Priego Sagitario Films |
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Running time | 100 mins |
| Countries | Mexico United States |
A digitally restored version of The Phantom Gunslinger was released in December 2013.[1]
Plot
editThe town of Tucca Flats is invaded by a gang of bandits, including Algernon, Big Sam, and Cookie. The sheriff leaves town, naming a trainee preacher, Phil, as his successor. Bill does not know how to use a gun, and has to learn.
Cast
edit- Troy Donahue as Phil Phillips
- Sabrina as Margie
- Elizabeth Campbell as Cookie
- Emilio Fernández as Sheriff
- Carlos Rivas as Sam
- Germán Robles as The Devil
- Pedro Armendáriz, Jr. as Algernon
Production
editThe film was shot in March 1967 in Churubusco Studios in Mexico City.[2][3]
It was not released until 1970.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 'The Wolverine' among DVD releases for Dec. 1-7 The Canadian Press; Toronto [Toronto]03 Dec 2013.
- ^ 'Gold' Will Be in Cinerama Martin, Betty. Los Angeles Times 30 Jan 1967: d21.
- ^ Judy in 'Valley of the Dolls' Martin, Betty. Los Angeles Times 3 Mar 1967: d16.
- ^ Hollywood's 'Skeletons' By Joseph Gelmis. The Washington Post and Times-Herald 14 Nov 1971: H7.
External links
edit- The Phantom Gunslinger at IMDb
- The Phantom Gunslinger at American Genre Film
- The Phantom Gunslinger at Letterbox DVD
- The Phantom Gunslinger at BFI
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