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The story of a man who took the law into his own finger!

1971 • 91 min • Comedy · Western

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Synopsis

A con artist arrives in a mining town controlled by two competing companies. Both companies think he's a famous gunfighter and try to hire him to drive the other out of town.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

96 reviews

66 Audience · 96 · 100%

A con artist, mistaken for a famous gunfighter, finds himself caught between two rival mining companies trying to hire him. This Western comedy follows his attempts to navigate the situation without exposing his true identity, leading to humorous misunderstandings.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some comedic pratfalls and chase scenes
Characters briefly consume alcohol

What it models well

Quick thinking and wit
Peaceful conflict resolution

Talk about it after

Mistaken identity and its consequences
Dealing with difficult people
The value of honesty

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Support Your Local Gunfighter. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.