Gun Runner

Gun Runner (1949) is a western film directed by Lambert Hillyer rated 8.0/10.

Kate Diamond owns the Roaring Falls Trading Post from where she directs her gang's gun-smuggling to the Indians. After she short-changes smuggler Stacey, his men attempt to steal the hidden guns, and attack her foreman Nebraska, but he is saved by Jimmy and "Cannonball" on their way to file a homestead claim at Canyon City. Jimmy renews a long acquaintance with Sheriff Harris and his daughter Jessica. The sheriff is wounded by half-breed Danny when he finds a rifle hidden in the latter's wagon, but Jimmy captures the outlaw, a go-between for Kate and the Indians.Wounded and in bed, Sheriff Harris ask Jimmy not to tell Jessica that she is only adopted and that Nebraska is really her father, although he believes her to be dead.

Cast

Jimmy Wakely

Jimmy Wakely

Dub Taylor

Cannonball Taylor (as 'Cannonball' Taylor)

Noel Neill

Jessica Harris

Mae Clarke

Kate Diamond

Kenne Duncan

Nebraska

Marshall Reed

Henchman Riley

Steve Clark

Sheriff Ted Harris

Ted Adams

Danny Fox

Bud Osborne

Deputy Burt

Carol Henry

Henchman Stacey

Bob Woodward

Wagon Driver Sam

Shelby Atchinson

Fiddle Player (uncredited)