The Toughest Gun in Tombstone

"Roughest gunslinger...and the softest girl in the wild west!"

May 14 1958 Approved 1h 12m
Western

A lawman goes undercover in order to capture the outlaws who murdered his wife.

Plot

During the 1880s, Arizona Territory's desire for statehood is hampered by its lawlessness. Among the most vicious gangs operating in Arizona are those led by Johnny Ringo, Ike Clanton and Curly Bill Brocius These gangs rob stagecoaches, banks, silver ore shipments and they rustle cattle from the large ranches. Fed up with the situation, Arizona's Governor sends for former Texas Ranger Captain Matt Sloane and asks him to form a secret group of Arizona Rangers with the aim of destroying these gangs. Matt Sloane is to pose as an outlaw himself and operate inside the territory controlled by Johnny Ringo in an attempt to gather the necessary evidence to prosecute him and his associates. Matt Sloane accepts the challenge, also, in part, because his wife was murdered by outlaws in Texas, under the eyes of his son. He starts his investigation in Tombstone where Ringo's gang is based and where the sheriff is a corrupt man.

Written by

Orville H. Hampton

Directed by

Earl Bellamy

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Robert E. Kent Productions, United Artists

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
283
Average Rating
5.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA