Firecreek (1968): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Firecreek is a 1968 drama western directed by Vincent McEveety, starring James Stewart, Jay C. Flippen and Inger Stevens. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Vincent McEveety
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros./Seven Arts
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Firecreek About?
The premise of Firecreek without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the isolated and impoverished town of Firecreek, part-time Sheriff Johnny Cobb struggles to balance his duties as a lawman and a father. The arrival of the notorious outlaw Bob Larkin and his gang throws the community into turmoil, pushing Cobb's limited resources and resolve to their limits. Faced with escalating tensions and sudden violence, he must confront his own shortcomings and find the courage to protect the people he serves.
Firecreek Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- place name in title
- dragged by a horse
- woman undresses
- american indian woman
- livery stable
- biracial child
- classical western
- revisionist western
- mother daughter relationship
- thrown from a horse
- reference to buffalo bill
- farmer
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- lust
- shot in the back
- spying on a couple having sex
- ethnic slur
- native american slur
- town
- sheriff
- sociopath
- psychopath
- freebooters
- wound
- stable
- western town
- street shootout
- one against many
- disarming someone
- small western town
- wild west
- old west
- seduction
- colt 45
- six shooter
- male female relationship
- revolver
- pistol
- gunslinger
- horse
- spurs
- cowboy
- cowboy and outlaw
- rape
- sex in bed
- sex on the first date
- kissing while having sex
- kiss
- womanizer
- winchester rifle
- repeating rifle
Firecreek Cast
James Stewart leads the cast, with Jay C. Flippen and Inger Stevens. Directed by Vincent McEveety; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Vincent McEveety
Also Starring in Firecreek
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More films directed by Vincent McEveety, best-rated first: The Strongest Man in the World, Herbie Goes Bananas, Gus and The Million Dollar Duck.
Firecreek Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Firecreek 65 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
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TMDB 64% User score
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Firecreek Plot Summary
What happens in Firecreek from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the once-peaceful streets of Firecreek begin to unravel, Johnny Cobb (James Stewart), a humble part-time sheriff and dedicated husband-to-be, is thrust into a chaotic storm of violence. The impending arrival of his wife Henrietta weighs heavily on his mind, especially as he faces the looming threat of gunmen led by the enigmatic Bob Larkin.
Full summary
The whole story of Firecreek, scene by scene
Firecreek Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Firecreek.
How Well Do You Know Firecreek?
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Firecreek Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Los malvados de Firecreek” and “Les Cinq hors-la-loi”.
- Also known as
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- Los malvados de Firecreek
- Les Cinq hors-la-loi
- Die 5 Vogelfreien
- Die fünf Vogelfreien
- Les 5 hors-la-loi
- L'ora della furia
- Tűzpatak
- A Hora da Fúria
- Файеркрик
- Szeryf z Firecreek
- Duellen i Firecreek
- 霹雳双虎将
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Firecreek FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Firecreek, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Firecreek?
Firecreek runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Firecreek released?
Firecreek was released on January 24, 1968.
Who directed Firecreek?
Firecreek was directed by Vincent McEveety.
More films by Vincent McEveety Who is in the cast of Firecreek?
Firecreek stars James Stewart, Jay C. Flippen and Inger Stevens, among 10 credited actors.
How is Firecreek rated?
Firecreek has 65 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Firecreek have a post-credit scene?
No. Firecreek has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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