The Shakiest Gun in the West
"He's so bad he was scalped by a cigar store Indian!!"
Originally released in 1968. The Shakiest Gun in the West is a comedy/family film. directed by Alan Rafkin.
Starring Don Knotts, Barbara Rhoades, and Jackie Coogan
Synopsis
Jesse W. Haywood (Don Knotts) graduates from dental school in Philadelphia in 1870 and goes west to become a frontier dentist. Penelope "Bad Penny" Cushing (Barbara Rhoades) is offered a pardon if she will track down a ring of gun smugglers. She tricks Haywood into a sham marriage as a disguise. Haywood inadvertently becomes the legendary "Doc the Haywood" after he guns down "Arnold the Kid".
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 10, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (46 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Don Knotts
as Dr. Jesse W. Heywood
Barbara Rhoades
as Penelope 'Bad Penny' Cushings
Jackie Coogan
as Matthew Basch
Ruth McDevitt
as Mrs. Olive Heywood
Frank McGrath
as Mr. Remington
Terry Wilson
as Welsh
Carl Ballantine
as Abel Swanson
Pat Morita
as Wong
Robert Yuro
as Arnold the Kid
Herb Voland
as Dr. Friedlander
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shakiest Gun in the West about?
Jesse W. Haywood (Don Knotts) graduates from dental school in Philadelphia in 1870 and goes west to become a frontier dentist. Penelope "Bad Penny" Cushing (Barbara Rhoades) is offered a pardon if ...
Who directed The Shakiest Gun in the West?
The Shakiest Gun in the West was directed by Alan Rafkin.
How long is The Shakiest Gun in the West?
The Shakiest Gun in the West has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Shakiest Gun in the West released?
The Shakiest Gun in the West was released on July 10, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Shakiest Gun in the West?
The main cast of The Shakiest Gun in the West includes Don Knotts, Barbara Rhoades, Jackie Coogan, Ruth McDevitt, Frank McGrath.