The Savage Guns
"The men who carry the savage guns!! The women who carry the savage hungers!"
Originally released in 1961. The Savage Guns is a western/drama film. directed by Michael Carreras. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Basehart, Paquita Rico, and Don Taylor
Synopsis
This Western is set in the Mexican valley of Sonora not that far south of the state of Arizona. It's just after the American Civil War, and a former Confederate officer, Mike Summers has taken refuge in a small town in the valley. He has married and is hoping to live in peace the rest of his life. Instead, he and his wife and the rest of the town are suffering the depredations of a brutal gunman, Danny Pose, and his gang of outlaws. Summers holds off picking up a gun because of his personal vow of non-violence. But the situation deteriorates and a new ally comes into the picture, Steve Fallon, a wandering gunslinger who may not be able to handle the bad guys alone.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Box Office
$66K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Spain
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $66,023
Production Companies
- Capricorn
- Tecisa Film
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Savage Guns about?
This Western is set in the Mexican valley of Sonora not that far south of the state of Arizona. It's just after the American Civil War, and a former Confederate officer, Mike Summers has taken refu...
Who directed The Savage Guns?
The Savage Guns was directed by Michael Carreras.
How long is The Savage Guns?
The Savage Guns has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Savage Guns released?
The Savage Guns was released on November 1, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Savage Guns?
The main cast of The Savage Guns includes Richard Basehart, Paquita Rico, Don Taylor, Alex Nicol, José Nieto.