
Gunsmoke
Hired Gunslinger In A Lawless Land!
Directed by Nathan Juran
Produced by Universal International Pictures
A straightforward Western about a hired gunslinger who switches sides to help a rancher defend his cattle drive against ruthless antagonists.
Kittridge is hired by the villans but turns to defend the rancher Saxon after learning the true situation. Kittrige wins Saxon's ranch with a cut of the cards but Saxon has other reasons for loosing the gamble. Telford and Lake try everything from bushwacking to setting a wildfire to stop the Saxon/Kittridge herd of cattle from reaching the railhead.
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Questions people ask
Is Gunsmoke sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Is Gunsmoke scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Gunsmoke violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.
Does Gunsmoke end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Gunsmoke easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Gunsmoke
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Gunsmoke
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Gunsmoke, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Gunsmoke, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Gunsmoke, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































