The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
After robbing a bank Murphy assumes the identity of his pursuer, a famous US Marshal, when he stumbles into a town and is confronted by the local judge, Matthau. Murphy is forced to remain as the new Marshal; an old flame, Scala, nearly unmasks him by accident, only to be forced to assume the ruse of being Murphy's wife. The "couple" given a house and respectability, which neither has had before. They maintain the charade to avoid hurting a young orphan boy, Matthau's ward. Scala is torn by her loyalty to boyfriend planning to rob the bank and growing feelings for Murphy
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
26 audience votes
Key crew
- Borden ChaseScreenplay
- Jesse HibbsDirector
- Stanley WilsonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Audie MurphyJoe Maybe
- Gia ScalaTessa Milotte
- Walter MatthauJudge Kyle
- Henry SilvaSam Teeler
- Joanna MooreLittle Brandy
- Eddie LittleJimmy
- Mary FieldMrs. Curtis
- Leo GordonSam Mason
- Mort MillsPecos
- Frank ChaseBen
- Bill WalkerJackson
- Ned WeverAttorney Clark
Stills
Themes
marshaldeceptionriverboatsheriff's badgefried egg