No Name on the Bullet is a 1959 Western film directed by Jack Arnold and starring Audie Murphy and Charles Drake. The film is based on the novel "Bullet for a Badman" by Marvin H. Albert.
The plot revolves around John Gant (Audie Murphy), a professional killer who comes to the town of Lordsburg with the intention of killing someone. The townspeople are all on edge as they suspect that Gant may be there to kill them. As paranoia sets in, tensions rise and secrets are revealed.
One of the main characters is Luke Canfield (Charles Drake), a wealthy businessman who is hated by many people in town. He becomes the prime suspect for Gant's intended victim. However, Gant surprises them all by revealing that he wasn't hired to kill anyone in particular. He simply came to town because he was hired by someone to kill whoever happens to be the most hated person in town.
The film explores themes of guilt, paranoia, and revenge. It also questions the morality of killing and the consequences of violence. The film's climax is a shootout between Gant and a posse of angry townspeople who believe that he is responsible for the deaths that have occurred in their town.
No Name on the Bullet received positive reviews upon release and is considered one of Audie Murphy's best performances. The film's score, composed by Ernest Gold, was also well received and is often cited as one of the highlights of the movie.