Movie

The Guns of Fort Petticoat

“GOOD WOMEN...BAD WOMEN...BRAWLING WOMEN...BRAVE WOMEN! They were all soldiers in skirts!”

★ 6.3(36)19571h 22m

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Director: George Marshall
Release date: 1957-04-01
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

The Guns of Fort Petticoat — trailer

About The Guns of Fort Petticoat

The Guns of Fort Petticoat is a 1957 movie in the Western, Action and War genres, directed by George Marshall, starring Audie Murphy, Kathryn Grant and Hope Emerson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 36 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Guns of Fort Petticoat in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Opposing his commanding officer's decision to attack a group of innocent Indians and wipe them out, Lt. Frank Hewitt leaves his post and heads home to Texas. He knows that the attack will send all of the tribes on the warpath and he wants to forewarn everyone. He gets a chilly reception back home however. With most of the men away having enlisted in the Confederate army Frank, a Union officer, is seen by the local women as a traitor. He convinces them of the danger that lies ahead and trains them to repel the attack that will eventually come.

Cast

Audie Murphy

Lt. Frank Hewitt

Kathryn Grant

Anne Martin

Hope Emerson

Hannah Lacey

Jeff Donnell

Mary Wheller

Jeanette Nolan

Cora Melavan

Sean McClory

Emmett Kettle

Ernestine Wade

Hetty

Peggy Maley

Lucy Conover

Isobel Elsom

Mrs. Charlotte Ogden

Patricia Tiernan

Stella Leatham

Kim Charney

Bax Leatham

Ray Teal

Salt Pork

Themes & keywords

forttexasfeministmassacredefectoramerican civil warwarpath

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Guns of Fort Petticoat in Switzerland?+

The Guns of Fort Petticoat is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Guns of Fort Petticoat on Netflix?+

The Guns of Fort Petticoat is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is The Guns of Fort Petticoat?+

The Guns of Fort Petticoat has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in The Guns of Fort Petticoat?+

The Guns of Fort Petticoat stars Audie Murphy, Kathryn Grant, Hope Emerson, Jeff Donnell and Jeanette Nolan.

When did The Guns of Fort Petticoat come out?+

The Guns of Fort Petticoat is a 1957 movie directed by George Marshall.

What genre is The Guns of Fort Petticoat?+

The Guns of Fort Petticoat is Western, Action and War film.

Who directed The Guns of Fort Petticoat?+

The Guns of Fort Petticoat was directed by George Marshall.