Rough Night in Jericho
Rough Night in Jericho

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Rough Night in Jericho

1967
Movie
104 min
English

The only business in the Wild West town of Jericho that corrupt sheriff Alex Flood doesn't control behind the scenes is the stagecoach owned by tough-willed widow Molly Lang and her right-hand man, Hickman. Former marshal Dolan, recently hired by Lang and Hickman as a driver, wants to stay out of the mess, but when he sees Flood's henchman Yarbrough assault Lang, he steps up to fight the corruption.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Arnold LavenGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A gunslinger named Loren Powers arrives in the frontier town of Jericho seeking revenge on the sheriff who wronged him. He finds the town is controlled by the corrupt Sheriff Montclair, who has been manipulating the populace and exploiting the local silver mine for his own gain. Powers becomes entangled in a dispute involving a local saloon owner and a young woman, further complicating his quest for vengeance and forcing him to confront the town's oppressive atmosphere.

Critical Reception

Rough Night in Jericho received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics acknowledged its solid Western elements and the performances of its lead actors, many found the plot to be predictable and lacking in originality. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to make a significant impact at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent, if uninspired, Western with a standard revenge plot.

  • Dean Martin and George Peppard provide decent performances, but the film offers little new to the genre.

  • The pacing and storyline are generally considered too formulaic.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Rough Night in Jericho' are scarce, but available commentary suggests a generally average viewing experience. Some viewers appreciated it as a straightforward Western from its era, while others found it to be forgettable and lacking memorable moments.

Fun Fact

The film was one of the last major Westerns produced by the independent studio United Artists before they shifted their focus to other genres.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

There are quite a few former lawmen in this enjoyable western adventure, and for a change Dean Martin is neither the goodie nor the crooner. He’s “Flood” who owns just about everything in the town except the stagecoach line which still belo...

Wuchak

Wuchak

**_A professional figures out a way to cut down the odds before making a move_** An ex-lawman from Santa Fe and his ex-deputy (John McIntire and George Peppard) come to an Arizona town to assist the female owner of a stagecoach line (Jea...