Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on May 31, 2022

Barbara Stanwyck and Barry Sullivan in Samuel Fuller's "Forty Guns" Forty Guns (1957) is an American western written and directed by Samuel Fuller and starring Barbara Stanwyck and Barry Sullivan. The film also stars Dean Jagger, John Ericson, and Gene Barry.John Ericson and Barbara StanwyckJes   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Laura Grieve on May 24, 2022

Western RoundUp: Forty Guns (1957) In last month’s column I took a look at Ambush at Cimarron Pass (1958), which I described as a “rather middling movie” which I nonetheless enjoyed. Forty Guns (1957) Movie Poster This time around I’ll discuss a film at the other end   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on June 4, 2016

Forty Guns Directed by Samuel Fuller Written by Samuel Fuller 1957/USA Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation/Globe Enterprises Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Griff Bonnell: And a weak man to take them. Fun Sam Fuller Western confirms my opinion that Barbara Stanwyck aged the most gracefully of th   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 11, 2014

Samuel Fuller has got an eye for style, cinematic scope, and at times, subversive mayhem. It’s no coincidence that Forty Guns was shot in cinemascope, and it is one of the enjoyments of watching this film, which constantly bounces back and forth between long shots and close ups. To start...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 11, 2014

Samuel Fuller has got an eye for style, cinematic scope, and at times, subversive mayhem. It’s no coincidence that Forty Guns was shot in Cinemascope, and it is one of the enjoyments of watching this film, which constantly bounces back and forth between long shots and close-ups. To start thing   read more

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on September 12, 2013

Jessica Drummond (Barbara Stanwyck) is one tough lady. She’s an Arizona rancher who rules her county with an authoritarian presence and a gang of gun-toting cowboys to back her up. Her brothers freely terrorize the town with her blessing. She rides through the hills dressed completely in black   read more