Movie

The Shakiest Gun in the West

“He's so bad he was scalped by a cigar store Indian!!”

★ 6.2(50)19681h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Alan Rafkin
Release date: 1968-07-10
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

About The Shakiest Gun in the West

The Shakiest Gun in the West is a 1968 movie in the Comedy, Family and Western genres, directed by Alan Rafkin, starring Don Knotts, Barbara Rhoades and Jackie Coogan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 50 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Shakiest Gun in the West in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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".

Cast

Don Knotts

Dr. Jesse W. Heywood

Barbara Rhoades

Penelope 'Bad Penny' Cushings

Jackie Coogan

Matthew Basch

Ruth McDevitt

Mrs. Olive Heywood

Frank McGrath

Mr. Remington

Terry Wilson

Welsh

Carl Ballantine

Abel Swanson

Pat Morita

Wong

Robert Yuro

Arnold the Kid

Herb Voland

Dr. Friedlander

Fay DeWitt

Violet

Dub Taylor

Pop Cushings

Themes & keywords

horsenative americanstagecoachcovered wagoncowgirl

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Shakiest Gun in the West in Japan?+

The Shakiest Gun in the West is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Shakiest Gun in the West on Netflix?+

The Shakiest Gun in the West is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Shakiest Gun in the West?+

The Shakiest Gun in the West has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in The Shakiest Gun in the West?+

The Shakiest Gun in the West stars Don Knotts, Barbara Rhoades, Jackie Coogan, Ruth McDevitt and Frank McGrath.

When did The Shakiest Gun in the West come out?+

The Shakiest Gun in the West is a 1968 movie directed by Alan Rafkin.

What genre is The Shakiest Gun in the West?+

The Shakiest Gun in the West is Comedy, Family and Western film.

Who directed The Shakiest Gun in the West?+

The Shakiest Gun in the West was directed by Alan Rafkin.