El Paso
1949, English. Directed by Lewis R. Foster.
There was one law in El Paso ... you learned to kill quick ... if you wanted to live long!
Ex-confederate officer Clay Fletcher jumps at the chance to reunite with his once lady-friend, Susan Jeffers, when his father, Judge Fletcher, sends him on an errand to El Paso, Texas to get the signature of Susan's father, Judge Jeffers, on a legal document. Once there he finds the judge has become a drunk and a laughing stock, doing the bidding of local magnate Bert Donner and his running dog, Sheriff La Farge. Just as Clay starts straightening out the town's problems, events occur which force him to abandon the legal system and instead adopt the murderous tactics of a vigilante.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Lewis R. FosterDirector
- John PayneClay Fletcher
- Gail RussellSusan Jeffers
- Sterling HaydenBert Donner
- George 'Gabby' HayesPesky Tees
- Dick ForanSheriff La Farge
- Eduardo NoriegaDon Nacho Vázquez
- Henry HullHenry Jeffers
- Mary Beth HughesStagecoach Nellie
- H.B. WarnerJudge Fletcher
- Robert EllisJack Elkins
- Catherine CraigMrs. Elkins
- Arthur SpaceJohn Elkins
Details
- Released
- 22 March 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lewis R. Foster, J. Robert Bren, Gladys Atwater
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How long is El Paso?
El Paso runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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El Paso is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is El Paso on?
El Paso isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like El Paso?
If you liked El Paso, try Day of the Outlaw, Decision at Sundown, Firecreek.
Who directed El Paso?
El Paso (1949) was directed by Lewis R. Foster and stars John Payne, Gail Russell, Sterling Hayden.