A case of mistaken identity leads to "Cooper" (Clint Eastwood) nearly being killed by angry townspeople who believe he’s murdered someone. He escapes this violent situation thanks to deputy "Bliss" (Ben Johnson), who arrests him—for a proper hanging, at least. His luck doesn't end there; Judge "Fenton" (Pat Hingle) verifies his account and offers him a position as a lawman. The job isn’t about dispensing personal jus…

The movie *Hang ’em High* provides an enjoyable experience. In my view, the initial portion proves considerably more impactful than what follows; it seems to falter somewhat, leading to an ending that’s satisfactory but not quite as remarkable as I'd hoped for, given the strength of those first few minutes. Clint Eastwood delivers a consistently strong performance throughout, and I found his work very pleasing…

Everyone carries their burdens, Marshal. Hang 'Em High was directed by Ted Post and written by Leonard Freeman and Mel Goldberg. The cast includes Clint Eastwood, Inger Stevens, Pat Hingle, Ed Begley, Ben Johnson, Charles McGraw, Ruth White and Bruce Dern. Dominic Frontiere composed the music, with cinematography handled by Richard H. Kline and Leonard J. South. A man wrongly targeted in a lynching survives and…