The Phantom Gunslinger Explained

The Phantom Gunslinger is a 1970 Mexican-American Western film directed by Albert Zugsmith. The film stars Troy Donahue, Sabrina, Elizabeth Campbell, Emilio Fernández, Germán Robles, and Pedro Armendáriz, Jr.

A digitally restored version of The Phantom Gunslinger was released in December 2013.^[1]

Plot

The town of Tucca Flats is invaded by a gang of bandits, including Algernon, Big Sam, and Cookie. The sheriff leaves town, naming a trainee preacher, Phil, as his successor. Bill does not know how to use a gun, and has to learn.

Cast

• Troy Donahue as Phil Phillips
• Sabrina as Margie
• Elizabeth Campbell as Cookie
• Emilio Fernández as Sheriff
• Carlos Rivas as Sam
• Germán Robles as The Devil
• Pedro Armendáriz, Jr. as Algernon

Production

The film was shot in March 1967 in Churubusco Studios in Mexico City.^{[2] [3]}

It was not released until 1970.^[4]

See also

• List of American films of 1970

External links

• • The Phantom Gunslinger at American Genre Film
• The Phantom Gunslinger at Letterbox DVD
• The Phantom Gunslinger at BFI

Notes and References

1. 'The Wolverine' among DVD releases for Dec. 1-7The Canadian Press; Toronto [Toronto]03 Dec 2013.
2. 'Gold' Will Be in CineramaMartin, Betty. Los Angeles Times 30 Jan 1967: d21.
3. Judy in 'Valley of the Dolls'Martin, Betty. Los Angeles Times 3 Mar 1967: d16.
4. Hollywood's 'Skeletons'By Joseph Gelmis. The Washington Post and Times-Herald 14 Nov 1971: H7.