Firecreek
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| Directed by | Vincent McEveety |
| Produced by | Philip Leacock John Mantley |
| Written by | Calvin Clements Sr. |
| Starring | James Stewart Henry Fonda |
| Music by | Alfred Newman |
| Cinematography | William H. Clothier |
| Editing by | William H. Ziegler |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
| Release date(s) | January 24, 1968 |
| Running time | 104 min. |
| Language | English |
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Firecreek is a 1968 western directed by Vincent McEveety and starring James Stewart and Henry Fonda in his second role as an antagonist that year. The film is similar to High Noon, in that it features an entire town refusing to help against outlaws, and showing no backbone. James Stewart plays an unlikely hero, forced into action when his conscience will not permit evil to continue.
[edit] Plot
After many years of backing away from numerous criminals and gunfights, one resident of the small western town of Firecreek decides to fight back. Part-time sheriff, Johnny Cobb (James Stewart), decides to avenge the death of a young disabled man against gunmen lead by Bob Larkin (Henry Fonda).
[edit] Cast
James Stewart as Johnny Cobb
Henry Fonda as Bob Larkin
Inger Stevens as Evelyn Pittman
Jacqueline Scott as Henrietta Cobb
Gary Lockwood as Earl
Dean Jagger as Whittier
Ed Begley as Preacher Broyles
Jay C. Flippen as Mr. Pittman
Jack Elam as Drew
Barbara Luna as Meli
The cast credits at the conclusion of "Firecreek" list James Best (of "The Dukes Of Hazzard" fame) as Drew and Jack Elam as Norman.
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