Nobility of Kings (10 Nov. 1965)

Ben Justin along with his wife and son by a previous wife move onto a ranch adjoining Shiloh. Due to past business failures and being abandoned by previous business partners, Ben has ... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Stanley

Writers:

Richard Fielder (teleplay), James Duff McAdams (story),

Stars:

James Drury, Lee J. Cobb, Doug McClure

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
James Drury	...	The Virginian
Lee J. Cobb	...	Judge Henry Garth
Doug McClure	...	Trampas
Clu Gulager	...	Emmett Ryker
Randy Boone	...	Randy Benton
Diane Roter	...	Jennifer Sommers
Charles Bronson	...	Ben Justin
Lois Nettleton	...	Mary Justin
George Kennedy	...	Tom 'Bear' Suchette
Vito Scotti	...	Gilly
Robert Random	...	Will Justin (as Bob Random)
Edward Faulkner	...	Andy Proctor
Robert P. Lieb	...	Mr. Howell
Davis Roberts	...	Stationmaster
Russ Bender	...	Doc Linell

Storyline

Ben Justin along with his wife and son by a previous wife move onto a ranch adjoining Shiloh. Due to past business failures and being abandoned by previous business partners, Ben has developed a wall around him avoiding help and contact with everyone around him, including his son and wife. He wants to prove he can succeed on his own and rejects even casual help. It alienates his wife and son who look to Shiloh for friends and help. When Ben takes a risky chance to improve his herd with an expensive bull, it backfires when his ranch is hit with a cattle disease.

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 November 1965 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 34, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Pathécolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Re-edited along with "Duel at Shiloh" (2 Jan. 1963) footage and released as the 1971 feature "The Bull of the West."

User Reviews

Bronson showcase

Intelligently scripted episode that builds to harrowing climax and hopeful finish showcases Charles Bronson, still a few years away from international super stardom. Viewers only familiar with Bronson's stone-faced avenger roles may be stunned by his complicated character in "Nobility of Kings." Bronson is abrasive small rancher Ben Justin, whose belligerence covers deep-seated insecurity and fear of failure. Although he alienates everyone around him, Justin is never totally unsympathetic, even when he sucker-punches The Virginian, who is trying to be friendly. George Kennedy, another star-in-the-making, plays a successful rancher who has no time for Justin or his problems. This episode was scored by Bernard Herrmann. The prolific composer, best known for his contributions to classic films by Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles, also had a lengthy television resume.