Review of The Hired Gun (1957) by Richard P — 05 Nov 2010

Rory Calhoun is the baby jesus of westerns!

This review of The Hired Gun (1957) was written by Richard P on 05 Nov 2010.

The Hired Gun has generally received mixed reviews.

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