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Winchester '73

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Winchester 73 (TV)

Original title

Winchester '73

Year

1950

Running time

92 min.

Country

United States

Director

Anthony Mann

Screenwriter

Robert L. Richards, Borden Chase

Cast

Music

Frank Skinner

Cinematography

William H. Daniels (B&W)

Producer

Universal Pictures

Genre

Western | Revenge. Friendship. Family Relationships

Synopsis

In the Old West, cowboy Lin McAdam wins a valuable Winchester 1873 repeating rifle in a shooting contest - which the runner-up contestant instantly steals. This leads to a rousing series of adventures for McAdam, as he attempts to track down the weapon, which passes through the hands of a number of dangerous people. Meanwhile, Lin also must deal with the cold-blooded murder of his father. Seeking vengeance, the cowboy sets out to find the killer. And when he does, the two men match skills in a violent, deadly showdown.

Rankings Position

#20 Best Westerns in the history of film
#78 Best Movies of the '50s

Awards: 1950: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Western Screenplay

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26 My Favorite Westerns (300)

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