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El Paso

There was one law in El Paso ... you learned to kill quick ... if you wanted to live long!

5.7/ 10IMDb5.916
19491h 43mNR

Overview

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.

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Writers
Gladys Atwater, J. Robert Bren, Lewis R. Foster
Producers
William H. Pine, William C. Thomas
Production
Paramount Pictures

Frequently asked questions

What is El Paso rated?

El Paso has an audience rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 16 votes.

Who directed El Paso?

El Paso was directed by Lewis R. Foster.

When was El Paso released?

El Paso was released in 1949.