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.'The Wolverine' among DVD releases for Dec. 1-7 The Canadian Press; Toronto [Toronto]03 Dec 2013.
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.'Gold' Will Be in Cinerama Martin, Betty. Los Angeles Times 30 Jan 1967: d21.Judy in 'Valley of the Dolls' Martin, Betty. Los Angeles Times 3 Mar 1967: d16.
It was not released until 1970.Hollywood's 'Skeletons' By Joseph Gelmis. The Washington Post and Times-Herald 14 Nov 1971: H7.
See also List of American films of 1970
References
External links
The Phantom Gunslinger at American Genre Film The Phantom Gunslinger at Letterbox DVD The Phantom Gunslinger at BFI