El Paso
"There was one law in El Paso ... you learned to kill quick ... if you wanted to live long!"
Originally released in 1949. El Paso is a western film. directed by Lewis R. Foster.
Starring John Payne, Gail Russell, and Sterling Hayden
Synopsis
Ex-confederate officer Clay Fletcher jumps at the chance to reunite with his once lady-friend, Susan Jeffers, when his father, Judge Fletcher, sends him on an errand to El Paso, Texas to get the signature of Susan's father, Judge Jeffers, on a legal document. Once there he finds the judge has become a drunk and a laughing stock, doing the bidding of local magnate Bert Donner and his running dog, Sheriff La Farge. Just as Clay starts straightening out the town's problems, events occur which force him to abandon the legal system and instead adopt the murderous tactics of a vigilante.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Payne
as Clay Fletcher
Gail Russell
as Susan Jeffers
Sterling Hayden
as Bert Donner
George 'Gabby' Hayes
as Pesky Tees
Dick Foran
as Sheriff La Farge
Eduardo Noriega
as Don Nacho Vázquez
Henry Hull
as Henry Jeffers
Mary Beth Hughes
as Stagecoach Nellie
H.B. Warner
as Judge Fletcher
Robert Ellis
as Jack Elkins
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Paso about?
Ex-confederate officer Clay Fletcher jumps at the chance to reunite with his once lady-friend, Susan Jeffers, when his father, Judge Fletcher, sends him on an errand to El Paso, Texas to get the si...
Who directed El Paso?
El Paso was directed by Lewis R. Foster.
How long is El Paso?
El Paso has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was El Paso released?
El Paso was released on March 22, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in El Paso?
The main cast of El Paso includes John Payne, Gail Russell, Sterling Hayden, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Dick Foran.