THE FASTEST GUNS OF THE WEST REVIEWED
“The Fastest Guns of the West” is an 8 film collection of little-seen William Castle westerns. That’s right, people. Horror fiend William Castle was making Westerns for Columbia Pictures before he discovered his knack for creatures and maniacs. Shot between 1943 and 1956, the Westerns show that Castle had a great handle on story, but none of the aesthetic appeal he’d find later in horror. Most of the actors don’t do much to raise attention, but you’ll notice a lot of script conceits that Castle would later deploy. Truly fascinating discovery and I’m thrilled that Mill Creek released it.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Commentary
- Trailer
A/V STATS
- 1.33:1 / 1.85:1 standard definition transfer
- MONO/Dolby 2.0
RELEASE DATE: 5/1/18
- Video - 88%88%
- Audio - 86%86%
- Film Score - 89%89%
The Plot Thus Far
8 classics from legendary director William Castle (House on Haunted Hill, Rosemary’s Baby)
Contents:
KLONDIKE KATE (1943) – starring Ann Savage, Tom Neal and Glenda Farrell
CONQUEST OF COCHISE (1953) – starring John Hodiak, Robert Stack and Joy Page
MASTERSON OF KANSAS (1954) – starring George Montgomery, Nancy Gates and James Griffith
JESSE JAMES vs the DALTONS (1954) – starring Barbara Lawrence, James Griffith and William Phipps
BATTLE OF ROGUE RIVER (1954) – starring George Montgomery, Richard Denning and Martha Hyer
THE GUN THAT WON THE WEST (1955) – starring Dennis Morgan, Paula Raymond and Richard Denning
DUEL ON THE MISSISSIPPI (1955) – starring Lex Parker, Patricia Medina and Warren Stevens
URANIUM BOOM (1956) – starring Dennis Morgan, Patricia Medina and William Talman
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