
Pale Rider(1985)
A mysterious preacher protects a humble prospector village from a greedy mining company trying to encroach on their land.


“The hanging was the best show in town. But they made two mistakes. They hung the wrong man and they didn't finish the job!”
Marshall Jed Cooper survives a hanging, vowing revenge on the lynch mob that left him dangling. To carry out his oath for vengeance, he returns to his former job as a lawman. Before long, he's caught up with the nine men on his hit list and starts dispensing his own brand of Wild West justice.

Clint Eastwood
Marshal Jed Cooper

Inger Stevens
Rachel Warren

Ed Begley
Captain Wilson

Pat Hingle
Judge Adam Fenton

Ben Johnson
Marshal Dave Bliss

Charles McGraw
Sheriff Ray Calhoun

Ruth White
Madame Sophie

Bruce Dern
Miller

Alan Hale Jr.
Matt Stone

Arlene Golonka
Jennifer
Hang 'em High is a western, drama film released in 1968 exploring themes of prison, death penalty, judge, widow, falsely accused, marshal. Directed by Ted Post, it stars Clint Eastwood, Inger Stevens, Ed Begley. Marshall Jed Cooper survives a hanging, vowing revenge on the lynch mob that left him dangling. To carry out his oath for vengeance, he returns to his former job as a lawman. Before long, he's caught up with the nine men on his hit list and starts dispensing his own brand of Wild West justice.
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