Eastwood is Judge, Jury and Executioner!

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Pat Hingle, Ben Johnson, Inger Stevens, Ed Begley, Charles McGraw, Ruth White, Bruce Dern, Alan hale Jr., Arlene Golonka, James Westerfield, Dennis Hopper, L.Q. Jones

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Until this territory becomes a state with a governor and a state court of appeals, I am the law here - all the law. If you don't like that, you can cuss me till hell freezes over..." - Judge Adam Fenton

Why watch this? Eastwood, and that steely glare he gives, is worth the price of admission.

Plot Summary: When a retired lawman is wrongfully accused of a crime and subjected to a near-fatal lynching, he is saved and given a unique opportunity. He returns as a federal marshal, tasked with bringing the men responsible for his assault to justice, but with the strict condition that he not pursue personal revenge. This leads him on a challenging journey where he navigates the complex line between upholding the law and facing his own desire for vengeance.

Dad's Preview: This film answers the question, "What would happen if a man survived his own hanging?" The answer is the plot of this film, and it involves a quest for revenge, a lot of lead, and bodies hitting the ground. Man, I can feel the testosterone pulsing in my neck! This is pretty standard Western fare and Eastwood looks at home, squaring off against a stubborn "hangin' judge", portrayed wonderfully by seasoned character actor Pat Hingle (one of my Bro's favorite actors).

Leonard Freeman Prod., The Malpaso Company; United Artists