When a bank robber (Leo Gordon) escapes from jail and is shot in the back, the town marshal (George Montgomery) is suspected of killing him for two reasons: to get the stolen money and get the robber's wife (Diane Brewster). Directed by Allen H. Miner (THE RIDE BACK). Leo Gordon was a character actor, usually playing villains. He wrote BLACK PATCH, once again playing the villain but it's not a bad B programmer western. In fact, its narrative stands out because it's different from the traditional western in that the emphasis is on the conflicts, misunderstandings, manipulation and greed of its characters rather than the usual shoot 'em ups although there is no shortage of gunfights. The film is notable for being the very first feature film scored by the great Jerry Goldsmith. His score here isn't particularly memorable and nothing would indicate the prolific career that would follow. With Sebastian Cabot, Strother Martin, Tom Pittman and Lynn Cartwright.
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