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1968101 minComedy, Family, Western

The Shakiest Gun in the West

Is The Shakiest Gun in the West a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Shakiest Gun in the West worth watching? With a rating of 6.261/10, this Comedy, Family, Western film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Shakiest Gun in the West 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".

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Top Cast

Don Knotts
Don KnottsDr. Jesse W. Heywood
Barbara Rhoades
Barbara RhoadesPenelope 'Bad Penny' Cushings
Jackie Coogan
Jackie CooganMatthew Basch
Ruth McDevitt
Ruth McDevittMrs. Olive Heywood
Frank McGrath
Frank McGrathMr. Remington
Terry Wilson
Terry WilsonWelsh
Carl Ballantine
Carl BallantineAbel Swanson
Pat Morita
Pat MoritaWong
Robert Yuro
Robert YuroArnold the Kid
Herb Voland
Herb VolandDr. Friedlander

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Shakiest Gun in the West worth watching?

The Shakiest Gun in the West has received mixed reviews with a 6.261/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Family, Western movies.

Is The Shakiest Gun in the West hit or flop?

The Shakiest Gun in the West has received average ratings (6.261/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Shakiest Gun in the West?

The Shakiest Gun in the West is a Comedy, Family, Western movie that Jesse W. Haywood (Don Knotts) graduates from dental school in Philadelphia in 1870 and goes west to become a frontier dentist. Penelope "Bad Penny" Cu...

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