The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968)
The Shakiest Gun in the West is a 1968 comedy movie directed by Alan Rafkin, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Don Knotts, Barbara Rhoades and Jackie Coogan.
Jesse W. Haywood (Don Knotts) graduates from dental school in Philadelphia in 1870 and goes west to become a frontier dentist. Penelope "Bad Penny" Cushing (Barbara Rhoades) is offered a pardon if she will track down a ring of gun smugglers. She tricks Haywood into a sham marriage as a disguise. Haywood inadvertently becomes the legendary "Doc the Haywood" after he guns down "Arnold the Kid".
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What is The Shakiest Gun in the West about?
Jesse W. Haywood (Don Knotts) graduates from dental school in Philadelphia in 1870 and goes west to become a frontier dentist. Penelope "Bad Penny" Cushing (Barbara Rhoades) is offered a pardon if she will track down a ring of gun smugglers. She tricks Haywood into a sham marriage as a disguise. Haywood inadvertently becomes the legendary "Doc the Haywood" after he guns down "Arnold the Kid".
When was The Shakiest Gun in the West released?
The Shakiest Gun in the West was released on 10 July 1968.
How long is The Shakiest Gun in the West?
The Shakiest Gun in the West runs 1h 41m.
Who made The Shakiest Gun in the West?
The Shakiest Gun in the West was directed by Alan Rafkin.
Where can I watch The Shakiest Gun in the West?
The Shakiest Gun in the West is available on Plex, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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Cast
- Don Knotts as Dr. Jesse W. Heywood
- Barbara Rhoades as Penelope 'Bad Penny' Cushings
- Jackie Coogan as Matthew Basch
- Ruth McDevitt as Mrs. Olive Heywood
- Frank McGrath as Mr. Remington
- Terry Wilson as Welsh
- Carl Ballantine as Abel Swanson
- Pat Morita as Wong
- Robert Yuro as Arnold the Kid
- Herb Voland as Dr. Friedlander
- Fay DeWitt as Violet
- Dub Taylor as Pop Cushings