This is arguably the best episode of The Rifleman. Lee Van Cleef ("Johnny Drako") is a weathered fast-draw gunfighter who is ready to settle down. He had fought with Chuck Connors ("Lucas McCain") during the Civil War. Drako shows up in North Fork, and asks for Lucas.
Drako tells Lucas that in six months, a year, maybe two, other gunfighters will forget about him, and he will be able to live a quiet life. But it is not meant to be. Three cocky outlaws come riding into town, looking for trouble. Confident that they can outgun Lucas McCain and Marshall Micah Torrance, they encourage Drako to join them in challenging Lucas and Micah. The bad guys square off against the good guys in an epic showdown in the middle of town.
All of the cast members are outstanding here; especially the great Lee Van Cleef, Chuck Connors, and Rex Holman. The camera work is superb. The suspense starts in the opening scene, and doesn't subside until the very end.
"Death Never Rides Alone" is a Western TV classic!
Drako tells Lucas that in six months, a year, maybe two, other gunfighters will forget about him, and he will be able to live a quiet life. But it is not meant to be. Three cocky outlaws come riding into town, looking for trouble. Confident that they can outgun Lucas McCain and Marshall Micah Torrance, they encourage Drako to join them in challenging Lucas and Micah. The bad guys square off against the good guys in an epic showdown in the middle of town.
All of the cast members are outstanding here; especially the great Lee Van Cleef, Chuck Connors, and Rex Holman. The camera work is superb. The suspense starts in the opening scene, and doesn't subside until the very end.
"Death Never Rides Alone" is a Western TV classic!