Father Cigarette (1955 film)

Father Cigarette is a 1955 American Western film directed by John English and starring Phil Carey, Kathleen Crowley, and William Bishop. The film's plot centers around a former gunfighter, now a priest, who returns to his hometown to face his past and help the community. He struggles to reconcile his violent past with his newfound religious calling, particularly when the town is threatened by outlaws. The title is a somewhat ironic nickname given to the protagonist due to his past as a fast-drawing gunman. The film is noted for its attempts to blend elements of the traditional Western genre with themes of faith and redemption.