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Firecreek (1968) 6.7
A peace-loving, part-time sheriff in the small town of Firecreek must take a stand when a gang of vicious outlaws takes over his town. Director:Vincent McEveetyWriter:Calvin Clements Sr. |
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| James Stewart | ... |
Johnny Cobb
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| Henry Fonda | ... |
Bob Larkin
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| Inger Stevens | ... |
Evelyn Pittman
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| Gary Lockwood | ... |
Earl
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| Dean Jagger | ... |
Whittier
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| Ed Begley | ... |
Preacher Broyles
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| Jay C. Flippen | ... |
Mr. Pittman
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| Jack Elam | ... |
Norman
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| James Best | ... |
Drew
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| BarBara Luna | ... |
Meli
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| Jacqueline Scott | ... |
Henrietta Cobb
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| Brooke Bundy | ... |
Leah
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Robert Porter | ... |
Arthur
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| Morgan Woodward | ... |
Willard
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| John Qualen | ... |
Hall
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Farmer and family man Johnny Cobb moonlights as a $2 a month sheriff in the quiet little town of Firecreek. When a gang of freebooters passes through, their leader Larkin, who is suffering from a minor wound, decides to spend the night. The gang members prove to be vicious, sadistic sociopaths who take advantage of the frightened townspeople, humiliating them for their own perverse amusement. Although Larkin disapproves of their behavior, his leadership role is tenuous, and he is reluctant to test it by exercising control over his men. The mild-mannered Cobb also seems hesitant to challenge the gang's antisocial behavior. Things come to a head when Meli, an Indian woman with a mixed race child, is sexually attacked by one of vicious psychopaths. Arthur, a mentally-challenged stable boy, comes to her aid and accidentally kills him. Cobb locks up Arthur pending a trial, but when the sheriff visits his pregnant wife, the gang breaks into the jail and lynches the boy. Cobb now realizes ... Written by Gabe Taverney (duke1029@aol.com)
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Two legendary stars headed for a showdown. See more »Genres:
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EnglishRelease Date:
March 1968 (Austria) See more »Also Known As:
Die fünf Vogelfreien See more »Filming Locations:
Laramie Street, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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(uncredited)
Music by 'Thomas Hastings' and yrics by Augustus Montague Toplady
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Four of the actors have links to Star Trek. Gary Lockwood, BarBara Luna, and Morgan Woodward all starred in Star Trek Episodes. Brooke Bundy appeared in a Star Trek: The Next Generation Episode. See more »Goofs
When leaving the church service that was held in the general store, as Johnny Cobb bids farewell to the preacher, the boom mike is visible in the store's door window. See more »Quotes
Bob Larkin: [to Evelyn, defending his continued choice of the outlaw life] I can't gamble with bein' nobody. I been that! It don't work for me!See more »
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"Rock of Ages"(uncredited)
Music by 'Thomas Hastings' and yrics by Augustus Montague Toplady
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Must take issue with a previous reviewer who characterized Fonda's performance as all bad, all the time. In fact, while Fonda's men are evil incarnate, Fonda's character is more nuanced and complex, and he is as much a victim of his choices and the men he chooses to "lead" as the townspeople they terrorize. In fact, if the movie has a dominant theme, it would be about how people become trapped by their own fears and doubts, and can only break out of their personal prisons by finding the courage to face their fears and overcome them. The movie is dark, and borrows elements from many earlier westerns; especially High Noon. It is not relentlessly negative however, and ends on a positive and life affirming note. While the pace is slow and the plot is derivative, the performances, particularly Stewart's and Fonda's, are superb and make the movie worth watching. The supporting case is a who's who of wonderful character actors and actresses.