FOUR FAST GUNS

Cinemavixion Review

This 1960 Western, 'Four Fast Guns,' offers a refreshingly offbeat take on the genre, set against the stark beauty of Arizona landscapes. Directed by William J. Hole Jr., the film stars James Craig as a wanted man who improbably assumes the role of town tamer in Purgatory. The narrative cleverly subverts classic Western tropes by introducing a crippled saloon owner as the primary antagonist, whose physical condition shields him from conventional gun justice. Craig delivers a compelling performance, navigating the moral ambiguities of his character, supported by a solid cast including Martha Vickers and Edgar Buchanan. The film's unique premise and its exploration of justice outside the usual code make it a worthy discovery for fans of unconventional Westerns, providing a thoughtful commentary on law and order in the Old West.