Actorsinger bobby darin hits the dusty trails of the wild west in the rowdy, riveting gunfight in abilene. But even nielsens filmsaving performance and michael sarrazins supporting and sympathetic role in his first appearance on the big screen arent enough to. But, earp wasnt just the famous lawman of dodge city and tombstone fame. A lastminute arrival by marshal wilkinson results in the men riding off and kip coming to town, where he intends to find out what happened to gene. Universal studios 100 universal city plaza, universal city, california, usa see more. The population was 117,063 at the 2010 census, making it the 27thmost populous city in the state of texas. Gunfight in abilene is a film programme that first aired in 1967 and has been classified a pg certificate you may also like. It is generally regarded as the most famous shootout in the history of the american wild west. Watch gunfight in abilene online stream full movie directv.
Gunfight in abilene 1967 movie posters cinematerial. Softspoken with nerves of steel, he survived countless gunfights due to his extraordinary patience and resolute manner. Gun shy after killing a friend, a former confederate officer bobby darin reluctantly becomes sheriff. For those who enjoy knowing where a picture was filmed, they will appreciate excellent views of the upper iverson ranch in chatsworth, california, that would soon be changed forever by the developers blade. To pay his debt he not only refuses to win her back but takes the job of sheriff, a job he doesnt want. Hear classic music from gunfight in abilene, 1967, directed by william hale, with bobby darin, emily banks, leslie nielsen, at tcm. Read the gunfight in abilene movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Gunfights have left a lasting impression on american frontier history. The universal city backlot gets a good workout in the bloodspattered finale of gunfight in abilene, which barely made the theatrical rounds before entrenching itself on late night television. Gunfight in abilene 1967 dvd bobby darin actor leslie nielsen actor format. By 1967, bwesterns had about run their course but as. Watch gunfight in abilene starring bobby darin in this western on directv. Gunfight in abilene 1967 gunfight at dodge city 1959 gunfighters of abilene 1960 gunmen of abilene 1950 h. The gunfight was the result of a longsimmering feud, with.
To pay his debt he not only refuses to win her back but takes the job of sheriff, a job he doesnt want, when the brother asks him. Teen idol bobby darin heads a cast that includes michael sarrazin and a preairplane. After surviving a tragedy in the civil war, cal wayne darin returns home to find his former sweetheart emily banks engaged to marry the brother of the man he killed. But when the brother of his best friend is murdered, the. Historic old abilene town abilene, kansas in 4k duration.
But when the brother of his best friend is murdered, the lawman must make a choice. Fighting in the civil war a man accidently kills his friend. Gunfight in abilene 1967 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. John chapman, an air force combat controller, along with a seal team, are attempting to rescue their lost teammate. Leslie nielsen in this universal western, from the period when the studio was making lowbudget supporting features. Wyatt earp is the best known of all the frontier lawmen of the american west. Why anyone would choose to make another movie of this minor material, and why anyone would then decide to cast bobby darin in the role once played by jock mahoney, are mysteries for which there may be no solutions. Gunfight in abilene is a 1967 western film starring bobby darin in a nonsinging role. Returning to abilene after the war he finds his former sweetheart about to marry the.
But amiable singer darin is below par as a western hero in a yarn based on the short story gun shy by clarence upson young, previously filmed as 1956s showdown at abilene with jock mahoney, martha. The upper iverson as seen in this film now contains garish mcmansions within a gated community north of sr 118. A gunman receives a request for help from his brother, but arrives too late to save him from the lawless rancher who wanted him dead. Overview of gunfight in abilene, 1967, directed by william hale, with bobby darin, emily banks, leslie nielsen, at turner classic movies. Gunfight in abilene is a faithful remake of 1956s showdown at abilene. Then theres bobby darin who i typically think of as more of a singerentertainer than an actor. It is the second film based on the short story gun shy by clarence upson young, the first being showdown at abilene 1956, starring jock mahoney in the role played by darin in the remake. Jesse james under the black flag 1921 jesse james vs. Find out where gunfight in abilene 1967 is streaming, if gunfight in abilene 1967 is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Gunfight in abilene 1967 is a western movie starring bobby darin and emily banks. A gunfighter, kip tanner, is ambushed by three men who believe kips brother gene swindled their boss, rancher seth heinline.
A sheriff, haunted by the accidental killing of his best friend, refuses to wear a gun. Director william hale starring bobby darin, emily banks, leslie nielsen genres western subtitles. Filming locations 2 filming dates 1 filming locations. Jayhawkers, the 1959 jesse james 1939 jesse james at bay. Gallery of 3 movie poster and cover images for gunfight in abilene 1967. Buy or rent gunfight in abilene movie now family video. Gunfight in abilene 1967 usa, color, 96 minutes produced by howard christie directed by william hale screenplay by berne giller and john d. Still haunted by the killing he refuses to carry a gun. Black based on the story gun shy by clarence upson young music by bobby darin theme. Gunfight in abilene 1967 once upon a time in a western. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Footage from a police helicopter shows a shootout between texas state troopers and a suspect in san antonio, texas, on sunday, february 18. Police officer shot during gunfight with suspect youtube.
With buster crabbe, barton maclane, rachel ames, russell thorson. Gunfight in abilene 1967 official trailer, organic. It is the principal city of the abilene metropolitan statistical area, which had a 2017 estimated population of 170,219. Gunfight in abilene when i think tough western stars, i can picture a whole lot of different actors, john wayne, clint eastwood, randolph scott, steve mcqueen and many others. It is the second film based on the short story gun shy by clarence upson. Gunfight in abilene 1967, bobby darin, emily banks.
Gunfight in abilene 1967 posted by mark franklin on jun 28, 2015 bobby darin stars as cal wayne, a confederate officer who has the misfortune of shooting one of his own men, a good friend no less, during the war. Stage 36, universal studios 100 universal city plaza, universal city, california, usa 1 of 1 found this interesting interesting. Returning to abilene after the war he finds his former sweetheart about to marry the brother of the man. After the civil war, confederate jim trask returns to his native abilene to find his sweetheart engaged to his old friend dave mosely whos leading the cattlemen in a feud against the farmers. The most notable shootouts took place in arizona, california, new mexico, kansas, oklahoma, and texas. With jock mahoney, martha hyer, lyle bettger, david janssen. The film should not be confused with gunfighters of abilene, a 1960 oater starring buster crabbe. Gunfight in abilene 1967 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Returning to abilene after the war he finds his former sweetheart about to marry the brother of the man he killed. Gunfight in abilene the 1967 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Corral was a 30second shootout between lawmen and members of a loosely organized group of outlaws called the cowboys that took place at about 3. Wyatt earp frontier lawman page 2 legends of america. With bobby darin, emily banks, leslie nielsen, donnelly rhodes. Gunfight in abilene is a film directed by william hale with bobby darin, emily banks, leslie nielsen, donnelly rhodes, year.
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