Review of The Fastest Gun Alive (1956) by Stephen (Steve) H — 13 Aug 2005

ANOTHER GOOD GLENN FORD WESTERN, WELL ACTED BY FORD AND JEANNE CRAIN DOES A GOOD JOB AS WELL. BETTER THAN AVERAGE.

This review of The Fastest Gun Alive (1956) was written by Stephen (Steve) H on 13 Aug 2005.

The Fastest Gun Alive has generally received positive reviews.

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