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Ride a Crooked Trail 1958

After robbing a bank, Murphy takes the identity of the U.S. Marshal after him and ends up in a hostile town governed by Judge Matthau. Compelled to serve as Marshal, he meets his ex‑lover Scala, who pretends to be his wife to shield the judge’s orphan ward. The ruse grants them a home and reputation, while Scala struggles between loyalty to her outlaw boyfriend and growing affection for Murphy.

After robbing a bank, Murphy takes the identity of the U.S. Marshal after him and ends up in a hostile town governed by Judge Matthau. Compelled to serve as Marshal, he meets his ex‑lover Scala, who pretends to be his wife to shield the judge’s orphan ward. The ruse grants them a home and reputation, while Scala struggles between loyalty to her outlaw boyfriend and growing affection for Murphy.

Does Ride a Crooked Trail have end credit scenes?

No!

Ride a Crooked Trail does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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