Ride a Crooked Trail

A genial, easygoing western that coasts on charm and a gentle identity-swap premise, with modest stakes and a soft romantic pull.

Directed by

Jesse Hibbs

Genres

Romance, Western

Starring

Audie Murphy, Gia Scala, Walter Matthau

Tagline

Alone . . . he faced the deadly crossfire of a killer mob . . . and a fear-crazed town!

Overview

After a bank robbery goes wrong, fugitive Joe Maybe is mistaken for a famed U.S. Marshal and forced to play the role of a respected lawman in a tight-knit town. The charade grows dangerously complex when his former flame unexpectedly surfaces, forcing them to pose as a happily married couple while navigating a growing bond with a local orphan boy. As his old criminal gang prepares to strike the town bank, Joe must decide whether to betray his past or protect the noble life he never knew he wanted.

How it feels

Measured and easy to follow.

About

Deception, identity, found family, redemption

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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