Ride a Crooked Trail
"Alone . . . he faced the deadly crossfire of a killer mob . . . and a fear-crazed town!"
Originally released in 1958. Ride a Crooked Trail is a romance/western film. directed by Jesse Hibbs. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Audie Murphy, Gia Scala, and Walter Matthau
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
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 23, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ride a Crooked Trail about?
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 n...
Who directed Ride a Crooked Trail?
Ride a Crooked Trail was directed by Jesse Hibbs.
How long is Ride a Crooked Trail?
Ride a Crooked Trail has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Ride a Crooked Trail released?
Ride a Crooked Trail was released on November 23, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ride a Crooked Trail?
The main cast of Ride a Crooked Trail includes Audie Murphy, Gia Scala, Walter Matthau, Henry Silva, Joanna Moore.