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The Fiend Who Walked the West
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The Fiend Who Walked the West

1958-08-01 · 101 min · ★ 6.4

Western

A convicted bank robber, serving his sentence and yearning for freedom, becomes entangled with a psychotic, homicidal inmate. This inmate turns on him, terrorizing his wife and murdering his friends.

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Directors
Gordon Douglas
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hugh O'BrianHugh O'BrianDaniel Slade Hardy
Robert EvansRobert EvansFelix Griffin
Dolores MichaelsDolores MichaelsMay Matthewson
Linda CristalLinda CristalElena Hardy
Stephen McNallyStephen McNallyMarshal Frank Emmett
June BlairJune BlairSaloon Girl
Edward AndrewsEdward AndrewsJudge Parker
Ron ElyRon ElyDeputy Jim Dyer
Ken ScottKen ScottPaul Finney
Emile MeyerEmile MeyerAmes, Head Prison Guard
Gregory MortonGregory MortonDefense Attorney Gage
Shari Lee BernathShari Lee BernathJanie Hardy
Hal NeedhamHal NeedhamCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Georgia SimmonsGeorgia SimmonsMaude Finney
Kenner G. KempKenner G. KempCourtroom Spectator

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