Gunpoint(1966) Apr 2026

: Eagle-eyed viewers have noted a classic "B-movie" goof during the train holdup: dynamite is placed on the undercarriage of a boxcar, yet the explosion originates from inside the car, blowing the doors out while leaving the undercarriage untouched.

: Gunpoint holds historical significance as Audie Murphy's final film for Universal Pictures. This concluded a prolific 16-year run with the studio where he became their premier Western series star. Gunpoint(1966)

: While many Westerns of the era were confined to backlots, Gunpoint utilized striking locations including Snow Canyon State Park and St. George, Utah , as well as the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado for its train robbery sequences. Production Quirks : Eagle-eyed viewers have noted a classic "B-movie"

: The film features a "who's who" of veteran Western character actors, including Denver Pyle (famous as Uncle Jesse on The Dukes of Hazzard ), Edgar Buchanan , and Royal Dano . : While many Westerns of the era were