Name: Ride a Crooked Trail
Director: Jesse Hibbs
Genre: Romance, Western
Released: 1958
Duration: 88 min
Cast: Audie Murphy, Gia Scala, Walter Matthau, Henry Silva, Joanna Moore

What Ride a Crooked Trail Is 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 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

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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 new Marshal; an old flame, Scala, nearly unmasks him by accident, only to be forced to assume the ruse of being Murphy's wife.

Where can I watch Ride a Crooked Trail?

Ride a Crooked Trail is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Ride a Crooked Trail?

Ride a Crooked Trail runs for 88 minutes (1h 28m).

When did Ride a Crooked Trail come out?

Ride a Crooked Trail was released in 1958.

Who directed Ride a Crooked Trail?

Ride a Crooked Trail was directed by Jesse Hibbs.

Who stars in Ride a Crooked Trail?

Ride a Crooked Trail stars Audie Murphy, Gia Scala, Walter Matthau, Henry Silva.

What is Ride a Crooked Trail's rating?

Ride a Crooked Trail holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.