- 7 weeks ago
Lucas tries to help a young bespectacled substitute marshal who is hellbent to prove himself tough, regardless of the consequences.
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00:00The Rifleman
00:07Starring Chuck Connors
00:30What's the matter mister you don't look happy to see us
00:54Maybe a little dance to make you feel better
00:58Well you wasted 60 cents worth of cartridges and you never hit them once
01:09That's real lousy shooting you ask me
01:11Oh yeah
01:12Bet you a dollar I can shoot the buttons right off his coat
01:16Well come on let's have us a drink
01:23I got a thousand miles of trail dust in my craw
01:25You men about ready to get paid
01:27Hey it's Keely
01:28He's all slicked up
01:31We've been waiting for you for six months
01:33Did you make a deal for the herd Keely?
01:36Yeah you men had a hard trip
01:37You deserve a good time
01:38Here go to it
01:39Out of my way you cow chasers
01:41And I'm gonna tear this down apart
01:43I'm gonna tear this down apart
01:48All ready for the test today?
02:15I think so.
02:16Well, you do fine.
02:17Just remember, sit easy and think straight.
02:19Now, Mark, you keep out of trouble.
02:21I'll try, but sometimes I just can't help it.
02:24I know, but let me give you some advice.
02:27Yesterday, you butted into an argument between Jeff and Skinny.
02:30Now, if you want to keep out of that kind of trouble,
02:31you just mind your own business.
02:34I'll try, Paul.
02:36I've got a lot of chores to do in town.
02:37It'll probably take me to about four.
02:39If you wait, I'll come by and ride you back home.
02:41I'll wait.
02:43Okay, goodbye.
02:44Bye.
02:47Yippie!
03:00Yoo-hoo! Yoo-hoo!
03:27Oh, good morning, Lucas. Be right with you.
03:30Good to see you again. How's Mark?
03:37Well, outside of carrying on a running fight with an English grammar book, he's fine.
03:41Any of your supplies, boy?
03:43Here's my list.
03:44He better add a bag of hard candy to it.
03:46Mark didn't ask for anything, but there are some things a boy wants that go without saying.
03:49Never met a youngster yet that didn't have a sweet tooth.
03:53Dan used to be a great one for candy.
03:55His tastes sure have changed since he came back.
03:58Was he around?
03:59Working in a general store with his father is too dull for him.
04:03He's got himself a new job.
04:05Acting Marshal of North Fork.
04:07Oh?
04:08Where's Micah?
04:09Had some business to attend to up north.
04:13He swore Dan in as temporary deputy before he left.
04:15Well, I don't think there's anything to worry about. He can take care of himself.
04:19Like you said, it's only temporary.
04:21One day as Marshal may be too long.
04:23Aren't you laying it on a little heavy, Will?
04:26Well, I hope so, but I'm afraid not.
04:29Dan seems to be using a job just so he can prove himself.
04:32How do you mean?
04:34Ever since he was dropped from West Point on account of his eyes,
04:37it's been in his craw that he has to show everybody that the Academy was wrong.
04:41He's just as good a man as he ever was.
04:44Well, I don't think you have to worry too much.
04:46Everything will work out.
04:47Got a bunch of Texas cowhands in town.
04:50He's on the trail three months to spoil him for a good time.
04:53Dan's been riding herd on him pretty strong.
04:56Maybe he's got good reason.
04:57Oh, they've been acting up some.
04:59It's mostly high spirits.
05:00At least it was that way until Dan started pushing them.
05:03Now their tone has changed.
05:05And they're deliberately making trouble.
05:08Well, I don't like to stick my nose into things that don't concern me.
05:12But if you want, I'll have a talk with Dan.
05:15I was hoping you'd say that, Lucas.
05:17He always thought a great deal of you.
05:18I hope he still does.
05:20Oh, well, look, Mr. McCain.
05:49I've seen worse.
05:52I've seen a lot better, too.
05:54And anyone faster than North Fork?
05:56Well, now, North Fork doesn't cover much territory, son.
06:00If you'd made that claim in Dodge City or Tombstone...
06:03Is there something I can do for you?
06:06No, I don't think so, Dan.
06:08I just dropped in to see how you were getting along in your new job.
06:11Oh, couldn't be better.
06:12I had a few problems at first, but I'm getting things under control.
06:16Oh, problems?
06:18Nothing to worry about.
06:19Some Texas cowhands thought they were going to take over the town.
06:22I just had to show them that they were wrong.
06:26A man who wears a badge has a heavy responsibility.
06:28Yeah, he sure has.
06:33Now, Dan...
06:35I always thought the best way to enforce the law was a...
06:39firm hand on a slack rein.
06:43That way you got control and no one feels the bit in his mouth.
06:46Well, I can't say as I agree with you, Mr. McCain.
06:48The way I look at it,
06:51you just got to prove to them that you're better than they are.
06:53And they'll fall in line.
06:56I see.
06:57Could be you're being a little too tough in these cowhands.
07:01After all, you're not dealing with a bunch of West Point pleads.
07:06Thanks for the advice, but I'll handle the situation my way.
07:10You're the marshal.
07:12At least till Mikey gets back.
07:14Look, uh, our walker to the way is with you.
07:19Promise to talk about something else.
07:22Talk about anything you like, Dan.
07:31He's just come out.
07:32There's someone with him.
07:34You ready?
07:36The rest of your men know what to do.
07:44All right.
07:46He's close enough.
07:53All right.
07:54That's far enough.
07:57One more step or no.
07:59All right, cowboy.
08:00The fun's over.
08:01Drop your gun.
08:02Well, if it ain't the marshal's.
08:07Yes, sir.
08:08Anything to oblige.
08:09Blige.
08:09Wait a minute, Dan.
08:16I can handle this.
08:25This ain't none of your affair, mister.
08:27Just stand easy.
08:28Stand easy.
08:28Stand easy.
08:30Stand easy.
08:32Stand easy.
08:36Stand easy.
08:38Stand easy.
08:39Stand easy.
08:39That's enough.
09:04You're playing against the stacked deck, mister.
09:07Start dealing.
09:09We got no fight with him, Sandy.
09:12Kid got what he deserved.
09:14Could have been worse.
09:21Come on, marshal.
09:22Sure those cowboys are not going to get away with this.
09:41They wouldn't have gotten away with it this time if you'd been on your toes.
09:45You should have noticed the first man wasn't drunk.
09:47Well, he looked drunk to me.
09:50His eyes were too clear.
09:52Mistake number two, the fellow on the floor.
09:54Dead men aren't tense.
09:56This one was prime for action.
09:58You think there'll be any more trouble, Lucas?
09:59No, I don't think so, Willard.
10:00No, I don't think so, Willard.
10:01They've had their satisfaction.
10:02What Lucas says makes sense.
10:05My advice is to leave him alone from now on.
10:08You hang his saddle tramps, beat up the town marshal, and all you can say is leave him alone.
10:11I think I was wearing his badge for my own benefit.
10:15Are you?
10:17Another thing, McCain, I can get along without any help from you.
10:23He sure is bent on doing things the hard way.
10:27Ryle cleaned down to his boot heels.
10:30Hardheaded as a pine board knot.
10:32Well, Dan's an amateur trying to do a job that calls for a professional.
10:37Hope there's no more trouble.
10:39It's not very easy trying to bring up a boy by yourself.
10:42It's hard enough trying to be a good father.
10:44But, Luke, you just don't know.
10:47Being both mother and father is tougher than driving a mule team across the desert.
10:53How did you get all the way out here from Missouri?
10:55Drove across the desert with a mule team.
10:58Just thought I'd ask.
11:00I've tried my best.
11:01I really have tried.
11:03But somewhere along the line, he got away from me.
11:09How old was Dan when his mother died?
11:11Ten.
11:12She had such hopes for him.
11:15I kind of wanted him to be a doctor or a teacher.
11:18Anything that didn't have to do with guns and fighting.
11:22Well, if she was still alive, I bet she'd be proud of him.
11:25Oh, I know.
11:25I didn't say she'd be proud of the way he's acting today.
11:29She'd be proud of him because he's her son.
11:31Women are just naturally proud of their own flesh and blood.
11:34She'd try to understand his hurt and try to make up for his bad eyesight.
11:39Like it was her own hurt.
11:42Luke, I'm sorry.
11:44I forgot you were bringing up Mark by yourself.
11:46Well, maybe that's why I have kind of a special liking for Dan.
11:51He's been growing up the hard way and I think he needs a little extra understanding.
11:54And I think he is dead.
11:56I'm sorry.
11:57I
12:02Don't know.
12:03I know.
12:04I'm sorry.
12:05You call me anyway.
12:07But you
12:10don't know.
12:10Yeah, Dan.
12:11Well, I feel you guys are out ofatt Deaf.
12:12Sure ain't no way to treat a good gun.
12:27Well, maybe that's the way he uses it best.
12:35Well, of all...
12:36Hey, will you look at this?
12:38That order goes into effect exactly one hour from now.
12:45I'll be waiting on you men in my office.
12:49Marshal.
12:52As far as I'm concerned, you'll be waiting till the seat of your pants wears out.
12:57I ain't taking out my gun belt from nobody.
13:00Well, if you don't, I'll remove it from you personally.
13:03You're welcome to try.
13:05Law says until 12 o'clock.
13:06I can wait.
13:11I've claimed the first shot at him.
13:15This is my turkey shoot.
13:17Come on.
13:18Now buy us a drink.
13:19I can't wait.
13:31Oh.
13:32Oh.
13:32Oh.
13:33Oh.
13:34Oh.
13:34Oh.
13:34Oh.
13:37Oh.
13:37Oh.
13:38Oh.
13:39Oh, my God.
14:09You got a minute, Dan? I want to talk with you. Later.
14:21I still think you won't let me do it.
14:28It's after 12, mister.
14:30You know what the law said?
14:32Never did read too well.
14:34Especially signs.
14:37I'll give you one more chance.
14:39Take off your gun, Bill.
14:41You ain't man enough to make me.
14:43You ain't man enough to make me.
14:46You ain't man enough to make me.
14:50You ain't man enough to make me.
14:53He's dead.
15:05You killed a better man than you'll ever be, kid.
15:09It was his own doing.
15:11He should have turned in his gun like the law said.
15:13I'm still wearing mine.
15:15There's been enough gunplay already.
15:17I'd say that was a matter of opinion.
15:20You finally got what you wanted, didn't you, son?
15:23What's that supposed to mean?
15:25You've been pushing my men ever since they rode into town.
15:27All they had to do was obey my orders.
15:30I don't know what you're trying to prove, kid, but you ain't proved it yet.
15:33Take care of Sandy.
15:44You know, I'd better have a talk, Dan.
15:46Keeley Thompson has killed more men than the years you've lived.
16:02I saw him in action in Dodge City.
16:04He's good.
16:05His guns don't scare me.
16:07I carry a couple, too.
16:08When a man wears twin guns, Dan, he's usually bragging.
16:11Thompson is the exception.
16:12He's a fast draw and a dead shot, both hands.
16:15Why don't you give up that badge, Dan?
16:17A few days and those cow hands will be heading back for Texas.
16:20What am I supposed to do in the meantime, hide?
16:23As long as the marshal gave me the right to wear this badge, I'm the law.
16:25And right or wrong when I say stands.
16:27Well, mostly you've been wrong.
16:29And posting that gun checking notice was your biggest mistake.
16:33I did it for the good of the town.
16:35You can lie to yourself, Dan, but not to me.
16:39The law has to be respected.
16:40It never will be when a man makes it suit his own purpose.
16:46Suppose those Texans do ride out of here without any more trouble.
16:49You think that'll be the end of it?
16:51I think so.
16:53Well, you're making it awful tough on the marshal when he gets back.
16:55Those cow hands will pass the word along to the other men driving cattle herds into North Fork.
17:00And they'll ride in here looking to pick up where the Texans left off.
17:04When a town gets a mean name, it draws mean customers.
17:06I've got a message for you, boy.
17:11Keeley's revoking your gun law.
17:14Said that if you want to try to enforce it, he'd be waiting.
17:18Well, you tell him he won't have to wait long.
17:20I guess I'll be there.
17:22I was hoping you'd say that.
17:23Some of the boys are betting that you'd weasel out.
17:25Thompson must have lost his touch.
17:29Never thought he'd want to gun a kid.
17:32I don't know what you do when a blowfly bothers you, mister.
17:35But me, I squash it.
17:37And so does Keeley.
17:39Don't think about it too long, marshal.
17:41Me and the boys would be mighty disappointed if you'd change your mind.
17:44I said I'd be there, and I will.
17:46Dan, you're not going to go.
17:47I'm going.
17:48Lucas!
17:49He wants to commit suicide.
17:51There's nothing I can do about it.
17:52Keeley Thompson's big reputation doesn't bother me.
17:54I took that cow hand, and I'll take him.
17:56You were lucky.
17:57An experienced gunslinger would have cut you down before you even cleared leather.
18:01Lucas knows what he's talking about.
18:02Act sensible.
18:03I still think I can take him.
18:05So there's no sense in putting it off, is there?
18:07Wait a minute, Dan.
18:09Plenty of time to get your head shot off.
18:11Sit down and think it over.
18:16Sit down.
18:22Where are you going, Lucas?
18:24I'll be back.
18:41There you are.
18:42And just to show you how confident I am, you can hold it.
18:47Anybody else want to make a bet?
18:49What about you, mister?
18:53I'm giving five to one the marshal doesn't get a chance to fire off his shot.
18:57I don't bet on murder.
18:58Hello, McCain.
19:11Have a seat.
19:15I see you're still carrying that rifle.
19:18Man gets himself a habit it's hard to break.
19:20Yeah, from what I heard since I saw you last, that habit has earned you quite a reputation.
19:26I'm not proud of it, Thompson.
19:28But at least it was honestly earned.
19:32What is that supposed to mean?
19:33It means I never deliberately pulled the trigger against a man who didn't have a chance.
19:39If you're talking about that marshal, he brought it on himself.
19:43He's just a kid who thinks he has to prove he's a man.
19:45Well, you know he doesn't have a chance with you in a gunfight.
19:49There's already been one funeral killing.
19:51Why have another?
19:53Let the boy out, Keeley.
19:57I almost wish I could.
20:01It's too late to back down now.
20:03It's not too late.
20:04You can take your boys and ride out of town.
20:07You think they'd ride with me if I did that?
20:11Asking favors don't come easy for me, Thompson.
20:13But I'm asking for one now.
20:17Like I said, it's too late.
20:21Besides, once I start a play, I never back down.
20:27All right.
20:28If that's the way you want it.
20:31I got no fight with you, McCain.
20:35Don't get in the way.
20:43Not a person in town would blame you for not showing up.
20:57Yeah, but I got to live with myself.
21:00So I might as well get it over with.
21:03Dan?
21:05Being you're determined to go through with this, I'll tell you a few things that might help.
21:08Walk down to the church and come back up the street toward the saloon.
21:13That'll put the sun on your back, in his face.
21:16Another thing, watch his eyes.
21:19There's the tip of he's going to draw.
21:21And drop your gun belt a few inches.
21:29Anything else I should know?
21:30A great deal.
21:32But it's too late for that now.
21:57Peary, he's moving up the street.
21:58No sense wasting a good cigar.
22:16Here, hold it for me.
22:22All right, kids, your move.
22:26Take off your guns, Thompson.
22:28I'm going to give you the jump on me, son.
22:33Go ahead, draw.
22:50That's your bikini.
22:51How bad is it, Lucas?
22:52It's not too bad, Will.
22:53But you better get the doctor.
22:56Thompson.
22:56Thompson.
22:58Right or wrong, that gun law is still in effect.
23:02I think you better do like the marshal wanted and take yours off.
23:06You're a good man with that rifle, McCain, but not that good.
23:10Maybe not.
23:12I said I had no fight with you, McCain.
23:15Now, don't make me...
23:16Take off your gun belt.
23:17You could have killed me, McCain.
23:25You could have killed me, McCain.
23:26Why didn't you?
23:29You could have killed the boy.
23:31Why didn't you?
23:38You men saddle up.
23:39We're riding for home.
23:40Well, how did you make out on the test?
23:59Well, how did you make out on the test?
24:09Got the third highest mark in the class.
24:11And I didn't get into any trouble today.
24:13I minded my own business.
24:15And boy, here's some hot candy for you.
24:18Thanks, Paul.
24:19Anything happen in town?
24:21What?
24:22Everything go all right.
24:23I'm telling them.
24:26See, Mark, sometimes it's easier to give advice than to take it.
24:31That's what I was telling Skinny when he tried to stop me from taking a poke of Jeff.
24:36Well, that's just what I said.
24:37Skinny should have minded his own business.
24:39Let's go home.
24:51Let's go home.
25:21THE END
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