The Gun That Won the West (1955)
In the late 1880s, Colonel Carrington and his command are assigned the job of constructing a chain of forts in the Sious Indian territory of Wyoming. Carrington recruits former cavalry scouts Jim Bridger and "Dakota Jack" Gaines to lead the project. Bridger and Gaines are friendly with Sioux chief Red Cloud, and they feel a peace treaty with the Indians can be made. If an Indian-war breaks out, the cavalry is depending on getting a new type of Springfield rifle. Bridger, Gaines and Gaines wife, Maxine, arrive at the fort for the conference. Gaines, in a drunken fit, tries to intimidate the Indians unto signing a treaty. Chied Red Fox threatens war if his territory is invaded by any troops building forts.
Director:
William Castle
Writer:
Robert E. Kent
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Dennis Morgan as Jim Bridger |
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Paula Raymond as Mrs. Max Gaines |
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Richard Denning as 'Dakota' Jack Gaines |
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Chris O'Brien as Sgt. Timothy Carnahan |
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Robert Bice as Chief Red Cloud |
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Roy Gordon as Colonel Carrington |
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Howard Wright as General Pope |
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Victor Adamson as Soldier |
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Edward Coch as Cavalry Officer |
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Richard H. Cutting as Edwin M. Stanton |
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Kenneth MacDonald as Colonel E.M. Still |
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Howard Negley as General Carveth |
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Richard Travis as Lang |
| Directing | William Castle | Director |
| Writing | Robert E. Kent | Story |
| Writing | Robert E. Kent | Screenplay |
| Production | Sam Katzman | Producer |
