Bill Foster

Bang -- BANG explores the de-evolution of the gun throughout American history. Expressed through a series of vignettes that take place in Baltimore, MD beginning in the late 18th century through the present day, BANG is a visual expression of the historic change.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of Niagara Falls, Marilyn Monroe portrays Rose, a femme fatale possessing two of the most powerful weapons: an erotic body and an evil mind. Planning to murder her troubled husband (Joseph Cotton), Rose first uses her double edged sword to drive him the brink of total insanity. Then she seductively torments a series of stranger while her mysterious lover waits in the shadows. Vastily different from her often comedic roles. Marilyn's classic dramatic performance as this diabolical and scheming woman is at once fascination and frightening, painting a powerful portrait of human sexuality and passion.

Danny Kaye stars as Ernie Williams, a timid U.S. soldier in World War II who bears a striking resemblance to a British colonel. When his commanders ask him to impersonate the man -- to deceive the enemy about his real activities -- Ernie complies. What his higher-ups don't tell Ernie is that he's also been targeted by assassins and that the colonel's mistress, Sgt. Stanhope (Diana Dors), is a Nazi agent.

After callous cattle baron Ed Sampson (George Macready) murders the father of young Joe Martin (Skip Homeier), aging gunslinger Clint Jones (John Carroll) takes it upon himself to track down Sampson and bring him to justice in this final release from Republic Studios. The talented veteran cast also includes Bea Benaderet (later of "Petticoat Junction" fame) and Corinne Calvet as a mail-order bride.