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Ride a Crooked Trail (1958)

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

  • Romance
  • Western

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Audie MurphyAudie MurphyJoe Maybe
  • Photo of Gia ScalaGia ScalaTessa Milotte
  • Photo of Walter MatthauWalter MatthauJudge Kyle
  • Photo of Henry SilvaHenry SilvaSam Teeler
  • Photo of Joanna MooreJoanna MooreLittle Brandy
  • Photo of Eddie LittleEddie LittleJimmy
  • Photo of Mary FieldMary FieldMrs. Curtis
  • Photo of Leo GordonLeo GordonSam Mason
  • Photo of Mort MillsMort MillsPecos
  • Photo of Frank ChaseFrank ChaseBen

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