Blu-ray Review – The Quiet Gun

It's somewhat surprising that 1957's "The Quiet Gun" doesn't have more of a reputation today. Externally, it's a nondescript, television-style western starring Forrest Tucker and Lee Van Cleef, showcasing the concerns of leathery men brandishing firearms and stern looks. Yet the screenplay (based on a novel) concerns the societal pressures of the moral majority, with racial tensions brought to a boil in the story, resulting in condemnation and murder. "The Quiet Gun" isn't a traditional genre offering, largely doing away with escapist events to register as more of a psychological drama, disrupting expectations in an intriguing way. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com